Headteacher

Job Introduction

At Sturton-by-Stow Primary School we value each individual child, and work together to enable all children to thrive and to achieve their very best. We pride ourselves on our positive and friendly ethos, and strive to ensure that every child is cared for, feels safe and has a true sense of belonging.

We are a rural village school, at the heart of the community and we are looking for an open and inspiring leader with the vision and enthusiasm to take our school forward and build upon the excellent foundations set by our departing headteacher.

The governing body will appoint somebody who:

• Sees the whole child and has a child first mindset when making decisions.
• Wants to embrace the friendly and supportive school and local community
• Has the vision, energy, honesty and loyalty to inspire and motivate staff and children.
• Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across the school.
• Is excited by the opportunities that Sturton-by-Stow Primary school offers.
• Will enhance and develop collaboration between staff, parents, governors and community.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to lead a great team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff
• A school full of children with a real passion for learning
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• A firm commitment to your professional development and wellbeing with an emphasis on work/life balance for all
• A welcoming, dedicated and supportive governing body.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school on our open days/by appointment. The available dates and times are:
Friday 23rd May 2025 (AM)
Friday 6th June 2025 (PM)
Friday 13th June 2025 (PM)

For an application pack, please see the school website vacancies page www.sturtonbystow.org.uk/vacancies.

Applications should be completed in line with the personal specification and forwarded to: Chair of Governors tom.everington@sturton-by-stow.lincs.sch.uk

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 25th June 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd July 2025.

We are looking to appoint a candidate to start September 2025. However, a later start date will be considered for the right candidate.



Sturton-by-Stow Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to the candidate being suitable to work with children and Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Checks. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

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.