L27-L31 £94,332 to £104,040

Full Time, Permanent

September 2025

2 December 2024

HEADTEACHER Full Time, Permanent
L27 – L31 £94,332 to £104,040
We are on the cusp of something great. Are you the outstanding leader who will secure it?
This well established secondary community Academy based on the outskirts of Lincoln has made sustained progress over the last six years. Our current Headteacher has moved the Academy from a time of turbulence and underachievement to a stable, progressive learning environment predicated on strong leadership, a dedicated staff base, and a confident student body who “…..are happy at North Kesteven Academy. Always polite and respectful, they get along well with each other and enjoy great relationships with staff ” Ofsted 2024.
We seek a passionate, inspirational, and driven individual to lead our Academy onto the next stage of its journey. The push to improve the quality of teaching and learning, progress and outcomes here at NK is relentless. However we are so much more than that. A true community school, our broad and balanced curriculum is complemented by excellent facilities and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of all our students. We need a leader who can build on the progress we have made and develop and deliver a strong strategic plan, whilst retaining the unique NK character that makes us special. We want our Headteacher to be a visible and active member of our Academy community, empower our staff to ensure they feel valued, and manage change effectively.
What we give you:

• Confident students, keen to learn, and proud of their school
• A dedicated and experienced Senior Leadership Team who are ready to support you
• A passionate and engaged Governing Board with a wide range of skills and experience who genuinely care about your wellbeing
• Outstanding professional learning opportunities
• An opportunity to make real impact and shape the future of this long-standing Academy

What you will bring to us:

• A positive, enthusiastic passion for the opportunity and our Academy
• The gravitas and professional presence to lead our team of staff and establish credibility with our stakeholders and local community
• The ability to engage and bring people with you as you deliver your vision
• The energy and resilience to deal with a setback, challenge misconceptions, and drive improvement.

Headteacher: Mrs J Tunnicliffe
NOR: approx. 700
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference check. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.

North Kesteven Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Lincolnshire, serving students from the age of 11-18. The Academy is situated in Lincoln.
North Kesteven Academy was founded in 1961 as a grammar school. In 2015 the Academy school was identified as good by Ofsted. It converted to academy status in 2011.
Headteacher
Mrs J Tunnicliffe
Values and vision
We are exceptionally proud of our academy and our vibrant community of students, parents, staff and governors who work together to provide an engaging learning environment where our young people can flourish.
We encourage all our students to achieve excellence in all that they do. We provide real support for growth, development and ambition, based on our core culture of "NK Cares". This is designed to help students and families break the boundaries of what we "can do" to make what we "aspire to do" a reality.
Our aim is to produce confident well rounded individuals and in addition to all the traditional academic subjects vocational subjects, performing arts and PE are all well represented in our curriculum with excellent facilities.
For our staff, our welcome is warm and you will be joining a friendly team of committed professionals who have high expectations of themselves and their students. The Academy is committed to promoting and developing staff wellbeing and has a superb programme of professional development for every stage of your career.
Ofsted
“The behaviour of students is good. They are very polite, courteous and friendly, and there is a calm and purposeful atmosphere around the school. Students have positive attitudes to learning. They are prompt to lessons, bring the necessary equipment and settle down to work quickly.”