Job Introduction
Headteacher
Start date: 1st January 2026 Salary: ISR Range – 6-11
Following the promotion of our successful and well-respected Head teacher, the Governors of Waddingham School are looking to appoint a visionary leader who will be passionate about further developing our village school.
Our new Head teacher will:
● Continue to make learning a happy experience for every child
● Value every child and strive to ensure that both pupils and staff have high aspirations for achievement
● Be a positive role model, full of creativity with the ability to motivate children and staff alike, inspiring all to reach their full potential
● Continue the embedded strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and local community
● Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to further develop the leadership team
● Demonstrate the drive, experience and creativity to build on our current high standards of teaching, through continuous school improvement
We can offer you:
● Committed and enthusiastic staff dedicated to bringing out the full potential of each child
● Children who are happy, valued and highly motivated
● An excellent working environment, with extensive school grounds
● A very supportive Governing Body and parents
Pre application visits are welcomed, by arrangement with school via email (catharine.strong@waddingham.lincs.sch.uk) on the following dates:
Monday 21st July 2025 – 1:30pm
Friday 5th September 2025 – 1:30pm
Monday 8th September 2025 – 9:30am
Closing date midnight on Sunday 14th September 2025
Shortlisting will take place on the evening of Monday 15th September 2025.
Interviews will be in Waddingham, all day on Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about the day when invited to attend.
This school is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Here at Lincolnshire County Council, we want our workforce to reflect the make-up of the community we serve. Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer, and offer flexible working patterns.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
