Headteacher

Overview

Job Reference # EDV/2026/LCA/41644

Location Carlton Boulevard, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4AG

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £78,702.00 - £91,158.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date 11:59pm, 23rd Feb 2026

Start Date 01/09/2026

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required Yes

Interview Date(s) 11th March 2026

About This Role

Headteacher

Lincoln Carlton Academy

Full time, Permanent

Salary L18 L24 (£78,702 - £91,158)

Location Lincoln, LN2 4AG

Lincoln Carlton is a consistently oversubscribed school, and this strong demand shapes the next phase of its development. As a highly regarded primary school, Lincoln Carlton balances high expectations with a joyful and nurturing approach to education. Our students benefit from a rich curriculum designed around curiosity, creativity and character development.

As a part of Anthem Schools Trust, Lincoln Carlton Academy is a mixed-gender primary academy for children aged 4 to 11, located at Carlton Boulevard, Lincoln, LN2 4AG
. The school currently has 436 pupils on roll. The most recent inspection (April 2025) judged quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision and leadership and management all as Good.

We are an inclusive and nurturing primary school, firmly rooted in strong moral values; a community in which every individual is supported to flourish. Our exciting curriculum is made special by a wide range of unique experiences, and our talented team engage all learners in reaching the highest standards. High aspirations and expectations pervade the life of the school and support the development of children with high self-esteem, self-discipline and a really strong community spirit.

Why Join Lincoln Carlton Academy?

Lincoln Carlton Academy offers a rare blend of stability, ambition and community strength. The school benefits from a committed and experienced staff team, exceptionally positive relationships with parents and the wider community, and a well-established behaviour culture that supports purposeful learning. Demand for places remains consistently high, reflecting the trust families place in the school. Its creative curriculum and strong SEND practice provide a rich educational experience for every child.

The Anthem Community Council (local governance) is engaged and supportive, and the new Headteacher will have access to high-quality coaching and Trust networks. This is a role with genuine scope to shape the next phase of the schools development and to build on an already strong foundation.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Headteacher who will be expected to maintain the strong foundations and high standards already embedded at Lincoln Carlton. This includes sustaining the schools warm, relational culture and leading with clarity, consistency and high expectations. A key priority is strengthening the schools role as a beacon of the local community, ensuring it remains outward-facing, inclusive and deeply connected to the families it serves.

Strategic Priorities For The Next Headteacher

• Strengthen the schools position as a leading primary in Lincoln.
• Deepen curriculum innovation and consistency.
• Enhance provision for vulnerable pupils and SEND.
• Build leadership capacity across the school.
• Maintain high staff morale and wellbeing.
• Grow community partnerships and visibility.

Future growth

The school continues to experience significant demand, with long-standing waiting lists. The incoming Headteacher will therefore play a central role in leading the next phase of the schools expansion, ensuring the financial, curriculum and staffing implications are well planned and sustainable. This is a strategic leadership responsibility, requiring a thoughtful, future-focused approach that protects the schools culture while supporting growth.

You Will Be Joining a School Where

• Every child is supported to have high esteem, respect for themselves and others, and is equipped to make informed choices
• Enquiring minds and highly motivated, creative learners are nurtured
• Diversity, respect for different backgrounds, and strong community spirit are celebrated
• Children are encouraged to respond positively to challenges and are…