Headteacher

The governors, staff and students at William Farr are looking for an exceptional leader to build on this outstanding school’s achievements. We are seeking a new Headteacher who will further develop this school’s considerable strengths and drive improvements in line with our vision and values.

Situated in the village of Welton, close to the historic and beautiful cathedral city of Lincoln, this Church of England Comprehensive School has around 1500 pupils on roll aged 11-18. The school gained academy status in January 2011.

School vision

William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School’s vision is to provide all members of the school community with the opportunities to engage with ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10) through the highest quality of education, encouragement and endeavour. We are committed to striving for excellence and ensuring that all students are known, valued and can achieve.

The school offers:

• A highly effective and committed staff, providing outstanding teaching and care and guidance for every student

• Enthusiastic and aspirational students with high learning expectations, academic achievement and standards of behaviour

• Very supportive parents

• A highly skilled and dedicated Governing Body and strong middle and senior leaders

• The school’s Christian ethos and values are at the heart of a fully inclusive, whole school community.

Applications should be made online via the TES website only.

School visits: 

There will be an opportunity to visit the school between Monday 4 February 2019 – Friday 15 February 2019.  Please contact Sally Coulter, Clerk to the Governing Body, on s.coulter@williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk or (01673) 866900 to arrange.

Interview dates: 

Wednesday 13 March 2019 and Thursday 14 March 2019.

William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all posts within school are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants are required to reveal information concerning all convictions, including those which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).