Headteacher
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1YN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 417bab0a-e67b-4aec-ae4b-8a387094d66b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a personable, dynamic, inspirational Headteacher who will embrace the opportunity of leading our school located in Gainsborough.
The governing body will appoint a headteacher who:
• Is an excellent leader with high expectations of achievement and behaviour and will further develop an environment in which children flourish emotionally, socially and academically.
• Will use their innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support our strong committed team and ensure its continued growth and development.
• Has proven experience of successful leadership.
• Will act in ways informed by our vision and values.
• Will forge trusting relationships with all our stakeholders.
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to further our church school ethos and culture.
• Will enhance and develop collaboration between staff, parents, governors, developing effective partnerships with the church and wider community.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to lead an excellent professional team.
• A committed, enthusiastic and engaged learning community.
• A firm commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
• A welcoming, warm, caring and aspirational learning community.
Further details about the role
Recruitment Pack and Application Form
You can view the Recruitment Pack and complete the Application Form following these links.
You can also request a recruitment pack by emailing cathy.brooks@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk.
Please ensure that you address the points detailed in the job description and person specification in your application.
Please send your application to Baptiste Velan, Chair of Governors (baptiste.velan@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk).
School visits
If you’d like to come and meet us, please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Cathy Brooks, to arrange a visit: cathy.brooks@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk
We are offering the following visit dates and times:
Tues 24th Feb
10.00
Weds 25th Feb
13.30
Thurs 26th Feb
15.30
Closing Date for applications: Monday March 2nd 2026 12.00
Disability Confident Scheme
LCC is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, which extends to Community and Voluntary Controlled schools. Under the scheme, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job as set out in the job description and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applicants are required to complete this application without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All responses must be written personally by the candidate to ensure authenticity and accuracy. Any applications found to contain AI-generated content may be removed from the recruitment process
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a personable, dynamic, inspirational Headteacher who will embrace the opportunity of leading our school located in Gainsborough.
The governing body will appoint a headteacher who:
• Is an excellent leader with high expectations of achievement and behaviour and will further develop an environment in which children flourish emotionally, socially and academically.
• Will use their innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support our strong committed team and ensure its continued growth and development.
• Has proven experience of successful leadership.
• Will act in ways informed by our vision and values.
• Will forge trusting relationships with all our stakeholders.
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to further our church school ethos and culture.
• Will enhance and develop collaboration between staff, parents, governors, developing effective partnerships with the church and wider community.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• The opportunity to lead an excellent professional team.
• A committed, enthusiastic and engaged learning community.
• A firm commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
• A welcoming, warm, caring and aspirational learning community.
Further details about the role
Recruitment Pack and Application Form
You can view the Recruitment Pack and complete the Application Form following these links.
You can also request a recruitment pack by emailing cathy.brooks@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk.
Please ensure that you address the points detailed in the job description and person specification in your application.
Please send your application to Baptiste Velan, Chair of Governors (baptiste.velan@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk).
School visits
If you’d like to come and meet us, please contact the School Business Manager, Mrs Cathy Brooks, to arrange a visit: cathy.brooks@gainsborough-st-georges.lincs.sch.uk
We are offering the following visit dates and times:
Tues 24th Feb
10.00
Weds 25th Feb
13.30
Thurs 26th Feb
15.30
Closing Date for applications: Monday March 2nd 2026 12.00
Disability Confident Scheme
LCC is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, which extends to Community and Voluntary Controlled schools. Under the scheme, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job as set out in the job description and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applicants are required to complete this application without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All responses must be written personally by the candidate to ensure authenticity and accuracy. Any applications found to contain AI-generated content may be removed from the recruitment process
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.