Headteacher

St Lawrence Academies Trust is a church-based Multi-Academy Trust dedicated to serving the young people and vibrant communities in which our partner schools are set. As a mixed Multi-Academy Trust encompassing both church and community schools across the primary and secondary phases, we are united by a shared commitment to educational excellence and holistic care.

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and vision-driven leader to join our growing Trust as the Headteacher of Humberston Church of England Primary School in Humberston. We are looking for an experienced leader who will guide Humberston on its journey of continuous improvement, actively contributing to our collaborative family of schools while drawing on the strength and support of our Trust network.

The Successful Candidate:

1. Recognises the vital importance of the primary years and is a resilient, caring, and dedicated champion for all children.
2. Is an experienced school leader with a proven track record of securing and sustaining school improvement and high educational standards.
3. Advocates passionately for an inclusive, ambitious, and values-driven education that serves every pupil.
4. Is fully committed to supporting and embedding the Christian vision, ethos, and values of both the school and the Trust.
5. Understands that academic progress and attainment are essential parts of a broad, holistic education that sparks curiosity and prepares children for future success.
6. Possesses outstanding interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy, integrity, and respect for pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community.
7. Can inspire, motivate, and empower staff, driving positive change through robust quality assurance and collaborative leadership.
8. Holds an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection practices.

What We Offer:

1. An inclusive, vibrant, and welcoming school environment with a dedicated, talented team of staff.
2. Wonderful, motivated children who are eager to learn and proud of their school.
3. A supportive community of staff, local governors, parents, and local church partners.
4. A Multi-Academy Trust culture that values Headteacher professionalism and delegates appropriate autonomy to lead education and pastoral support.
5. High-quality, bespoke support from a strong central team to assist with curriculum quality and school improvement.
6. Personalised induction, ongoing performance development, and tailored professional growth opportunities.
7. Strong collaborative relationships with peer leaders across our growing family of schools.
8. Membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and options for flexible working arrangements.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with students.  

For an informal discussion about the role / tour of the school please contact the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jo Everitt (on [phone removed]) or email [email removed]

Closing Date: 9:00 am Monday, 23rd November 2026

Interviews: Friday, 4th December 2026

Start Date: Easter 2027

We expect a formal letter of application (supporting statement), along with the official SLA Trust application form completed via our online recruitment portal. The statement should be no longer than 3 sides of A4 and should address the selection criteria detailed in the Person Specification. 

To apply, please use the link below: 

https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignRef=SCH-SLAT-0107

Attachments

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Headteacher recruitment pack