Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint an effective Principal to work as part of our team here at Hogsthorpe Primary Academy - to join in September 2025 or January 2026.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a great primary school in a small Lincolnshire village where you will also have the opportunity to work within our subject leadership communities at a Trust level as well as be part of a DRET Lincolnshire collaboration. The David Ross Education Trust is a growing network of academies with a geographical focus on Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, London and the Yorkshire/ Humber region.
The governors and trustees are seeking an experienced and effective leader with a clear vision and ability to inspire, who can also drive the strategic development of the school through an innovative and dynamic approach. Enthusiastic, dedicated and passionate, you will help us realise the full potential in all our children.
Your remit will be to raise standards by developing the school, with an ability to affect change at pace and to work collaboratively with colleagues, in the school and across the DRET communities. To be successful, you must have recent school leadership experience and the ability to develop the school team to be their best and to work together as one team to benefit the children. You must have the experience, motivation and resilience to continue moving the school on their journey to be exceptional and understand that a thriving school is the heartbeat of a community. We need you to love, care and be as passionate about our school as the parents/carers and staff are.
About Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Everyone at Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is committed to doing their best for each and every child. To do this we try to ensure our school is colourful, exciting and welcoming to all who enter it - a place where children and adults feel secure and confident to experiment and take risks, whilst always striving for excellence. We know that each of our children comes to school with different experiences, knowledge and skills and that each has different learning needs and preferred ways of learning. We therefore aim to match our provision to the needs of each child.
We try to develop the whole child through developing their academic knowledge, skills and understanding but also their spiritual, moral, social and cultural attitudes.
The school was judged to be good at its last inspection in June 2024 and is seeking a Headteacher who can provide the exceptional leadership that will lead the school to even greater success in the future. We believe in putting children at the centre of all we do and in providing an education that is exciting, engaging and fun.
About you
You will be able to provide strong leadership to the school and provide examples from your current role of making a difference and raising standards. You will see yourself as a teacher at heart, able to inspire others to learn and promote a broad and balanced curriculum that meets all children’s needs. You will also need to have excellent communication skills, be approachable and a good listener and able to deal with the everyday challenges that being headteacher of a village school brings.
As an innovative, motivational leader, you will have a commitment to your own professional development as well as those who work in your team and will contribute to the wider life both at the school and within the Trust. You will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of current educational priorities and be able to demonstrate how these will influence your vision for the school moving forwards.
It is essential that you have experience of promoting equality and diversity and are fully up to date with the policies and procedures relating to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. You must be committed to inclusion with an up to date knowledge of appropriate strategies and the type of support needed for children with special educational needs.
Benefits:
- Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
- CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
- NPQH - as part of your on-going personal development plan, we offer you a nationally recognised qualification in headship. This inspirational training programme will help develop your skills and prepare you for your next role.
Apply now
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion with the Regional Director, please e-mail recruitment@dret.co.uk .
To complete our on-line application form, please follow the link to our website.
Closing date: 18/05/25.
Provisional interview date: Friday 23rd May 2025.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
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.
