At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead two primary schools, driving excellence and strategic development.
- Company: Join the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust, a thriving multi-academy trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy online courses, counselling, pension schemes, and competitive leave entitlements.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and collaboration across multiple schools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's education and wellbeing in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher with leadership experience and a passion for student outcomes.
Are you ready to lead two thriving Church of England primary schools and drive transformational excellence? LAAT has an exciting Executive Headteacher opportunity!
Location: Whaplode Church of England Primary School, PE12 6TS and Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School, PE12 6HU
Salary: £71,330 - £82,654 FTE
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: Friday 11th September 2026 (midday)
Interviews: Monday 28th September 2026
About Us: The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln in 2013. We are a growing and thriving family of schools dedicated to providing an excellent education for pupils across Lincolnshire.
Executive Headteacher - The Role:
As Executive Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across two primary schools: Whaplode Church of England Primary School and Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School. You will work collaboratively within the Trust, supporting an ethos of integrity, compassion and excellence. You will hold overall accountability for direction, standards, and quality whilst maximising skills and resources across both schools. The role may include supporting other Trust schools on projects as directed by Trust Executive Leadership.
Executive Headteacher - Key Responsibilities:
- Embed the Trust vision across both schools, working with Academy Committees to create local visions consistent with Trust values.
- Strategically lead curriculum development and teaching and learning to ensure vibrant, locally relevant engagement that prepares pupils for secondary education and beyond.
- Provide inspirational leadership that builds leadership capacity and develops future leaders at all levels.
- Manage strategic finances, resource deployment and workforce planning across both schools to drive improvement and provide value for money.
- Establish and monitor effective approaches to learning, set stretching targets, tackle underperformance and robustly monitor pupil achievement using data.
- Lead safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the highest standards of child protection and statutory compliance across both schools.
- Foster strong collaboration within the Trust and wider community, develop positive strategies to challenge prejudice and promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social and emotional wellbeing of pupils and families.
- Ensure ongoing development of organisational structures supporting effective operations and prepare focused School Development Plans and accurate School Self Evaluations.
Executive Headteacher - You:
- Qualified Teacher with degree or equivalent qualification and National Professional Qualification for Headship or equivalent leadership qualification.
- Successful Headteacher with proven record of improving outcomes and measurable impact on pupil achievement and wellbeing.
- Experience of strategic leadership across multiple schools or educational settings and working within Academy Trusts or multi-school organisations.
- Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment, teaching and learning strategies, data analysis and performance information.
- Knowledge of school finance, resource management, governance and accountability within academy trusts.
- Understanding of Church of England education and Christian distinctiveness, with commitment to the Trust's vision, values and ethos.
- Demonstrates integrity, honesty and professionalism; leads by example with high expectations for self and others.
- Clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, with thorough knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements and safer recruitment.
- Passionate about achieving best outcomes for every child and committed to partnership working and system leadership.
- Evidence of substantial and sustained professional development relevant to Headship; National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership or equivalent desirable.
Benefits:
- Over 70 online courses to support development.
- 24 hour confidential helpline covering legal, financial and health and wellbeing guidance.
- Free of charge counselling sessions.
- Virtual GP - Accessible by smart phone, or computer with same day appointments.
- Local Government Pension or Teachers Pension Scheme.
- Competitive annual leave entitlements for support staff colleagues.
- Favourable T&Cs for all colleagues to include enhanced HR policies for all colleagues.
- Opportunities for PPA at home for most teaching roles.
- Internal and external CPD and Networks for all colleagues.
- Employee benefits from Specsavers and Halfords – cycle to work scheme.
Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026
Interviews: Monday 28th September 2026
To submit your CV for this exciting Executive Headteacher opportunity, click Apply today.
Executive Headteacher in Whaplode employer: Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust
Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities for our staff, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying a fulfilling career. Located in a vibrant community, our culture promotes collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to join us in shaping brighter futures.
Contact Details:
Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust Recruitment Team
