Head Teacher

Heckington St Andrew’s Church of England School, Heckington, Sleaford,      Lincolnshire NG34 9RX 

Salary: L12-18 

Contract type: Permanent 

Position type: full time 

Following the relocation of our Head Teacher, our children, staff and governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader to our very successful, popular and happy school.  This is an exciting opportunity to join our family-orientated community and take the school on its next journey to outstanding, building on the most recent ‘good’ Ofsted and ‘outstanding’ Church school inspections. 

As our new Head Teacher, you will be 

• an inspirational leader, team manager and team player 
• able to build on existing strengths and lead the school in further developing and enhancing the quality of our provision 
• fully committed to promoting the Christian ethos and values of the school 
• dynamic, determined, approachable and visionary 
• able to develop strong relationships with children, staff, parents, Governors and others within the community 
• able to motivate and inspire both staff and children to ensure a continued focus on learning and have high expectations of achievement and behaviour 
• able to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills 

We have 

• happy, enthusiastic, attentive children 
• supportive parents who actively raise additional funds for the school 
• committed, enthusiastic, caring and friendly staff 
• a knowledgeable and supportive team of dedicated Governors 

Closing date Monday 12 June 2017.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 4 July 2017.  

We would encourage visits to our school.  Please contact Mrs Ann Riddell, Senior Administrator, on (01529) 460633 or enquiries@heckington.lincs.sch.uk to make an appointment. 

Application packs are available on the school website www.heckington.lincs.sch.uk under ‘contact us’ or from the school office, details as above. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The full version of our Recruitment of ex-offenders and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure procedure can be accessed from the following website at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/jobs