School category Voluntary Aided
Number on roll 455
Age range of pupils 3-11
Salary L17-L23 (Group 3)

Due to the retirement of our current Head Teacher, the Governing Body seeks to
recruit an aspirational leader who will build on the existing strengths and success of the
school.

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Head Teacher who will embrace the
challenge of working in a culturally diverse community in an area of high mobility and
social deprivation. Our strong Christian values create an environment to nurture and
develop the potential of every child, academically and spiritually.

The Governing Body will appoint someone who:
 Is an excellent leader with high expectations of achievement and behaviour,
and will seek to create an environment in which children flourish emotionally,
socially and academically.
 Will use their innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support the
strong teamwork at the school and ensure our committed staff continue to grow
and develop.
 Will support and embrace the Christian ethos of the school.
 Has proven experience of successful leadership and knows what success looks
like.
 Has vision, energy, honesty and loyalty and can inspire and motivate staff and
children.
 Has excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and the ability to build
strong working relationships across the school.
 Has the ability and ambition to continue to raise standards, enabling every child
to reach their full potential.
 Is excited by the opportunities that Bishop King CE Primary School offers.

We can offer you:
 The opportunity to lead a Good school (Ofsted November 2021) with a great
team of dedicated colleagues.
 Exceptionally well-behaved, polite and enthusiastic children.
 A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive
ethos.
 An attractive, expanding and well-resourced school in the centre of Lincoln City.
 A firm commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
 A welcoming, dedicated, supportive and hardworking staff team and Governing
Body.

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school on one of our school
tours. Please contact the Clerk to the Governors, Sally Graves
clerk.governors@bishopking.lincs.sch.uk to arrange a time for your visit.
For more information, and to download an application pack, please visit
www.bishopking.org.uk.

School Tours - 

Monday 8th July at 10.15am
Thursday 11th July at 3.45pm
Monday 15th July at 10.15am
Thursday 5th September at 10.15am

Closing date Friday 6th September 2024 at 4.00pm
Shortlisting Tuesday 10th September 2024
Interviews Tuesday 17th September 2024

Applications should be completed in line with the personal specification and forwarded
to:
Clerk to the Governors Sally Graves clerk.governors@bishopking.lincs.sch.uk
Bishop King Church of England Primary School, Kingsway, Lincoln, LN5 8EU

Previous applicants need not apply.

Bishop King CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Primary CLASS TEACHER

We would love a creative, passionate and dynamic Teacher, who would be happy to teach across the Primary age range, to join our experienced, supportive, warm and welcoming Church School community from September 2024.

We are absolutely committed to “growing your talents” and investing in your future aspirations in conjunction with our collaborative partners.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner to uphold our core values of Teaching and Learning. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and those at the start of their career. You must be able to:

• Create engaging, exciting and interconnected learning
• Inspire purposeful, active thinking; creatively opening minds
• Develop learning opportunities using real experiences, creativity and play
• Establish a secure, comfortable learning atmosphere for all
• Use a range of multi-sensory strategies for the inclusion of all learners
• Model nurturing, positive attitudes and values
• Create time for you and the children to be self evaluative and reflective learners

Visits to school are encouraged – we would love to meet you!

Please contact Mr Ed Anderson, Headteacher or Mrs Linda Storr, Administration Manager for an appointment and application pack.
Tel: 01507 462367
Email: admin@st-helenascofe.lincs.sch.uk

Closing Date: Friday 12th July 2024 at 9:00a.m.
Interviews: Wednesday 17th July 2024
Start date: 1st September 2024

Please note St Helena’s C of E Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. The ability to converse at ease with the school community and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.