What skills and experience we're looking for
• Has a clear vision for Lovers’ Lane Primary and Nursery School.
• Is self-aware with a clear understanding of their own leadership.
• Has a deep understanding and clear vision for the curriculum.
• A passion for teaching and learning.
• Can motivate and inspire a team.
• Has a tenacious approach, with an unshakeable drive to deliver great outcomes for all children.
• Has the ability to communicate a compelling vision to all members of the school community.
• Will actively contribute to the wider Flying High Partnership.
• Is outward-facing and committed to establishing a strong relationship with parents and the local community.
• Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
• Shares and learns from best practices, leveraging partnership opportunities within the Multi Academy Trust and Flying High Futures.
What the school offers its staff
• A collaborative network of like-minded Headteachers.
• Leadership development through extensive Continuous Professional Learning (CPL), with opportunities for Headteacher+ and System Leadership roles.
• Dedicated oversight and guidance from a Director of Quality Assurance and School Improvement.
• A partnership built on strong relationships fosters a welcoming and supportive culture.
• A supportive community.
• A comprehensive Headteacher induction process.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package which includes retail and leisure discounts, car leasing and our employee assistance programme (click here for more details).
• Access to significant resources for school improvement, enabling swift and meaningful impact.
• Extensive support in finance, business, estates, and HR, allowing you to focus on leading outstanding teaching and learning.
• Recognition of each school’s unique identity, with local accountability and responsive governance.
Further details about the role
Are you ready to lead a school on an improvement journey and make a transformational impact?
Lovers’ Lane Primary and Nursery Schoolis seeking an ambitious and inspiring Headteacher to take our school to the next level. Located in the heart of Newark, just a short walk from the historic Market Square, we are a vibrant, community-focused school that is proud of our welcoming ethos and committed to helping every child achieve their potential with confidence and pride.
In January 2025, Lovers’ Lane will join the Flying High Trust, marking an exciting new chapter in our journey of improvement. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to drive transformative change and guide our school towards becoming a beacon of excellence in the local community.
Why Lovers’ Lane Primary and Nursery?
Lovers’ Lane is a school with great potential and an exciting future:
• We are committed to delivering rapid and sustained school improvement, with the support of a dedicated team and the Flying High Trust.
• Our SWAN ethos—Show Respect, Work Together, Aspire, Nurture—guides everything we do, and our TEAM SWAN house system fosters pride, collaboration, and belonging.
• We are striving to ensure every child leaves our school as a confident learner with the skills, knowledge, and ambition to thrive.
• With strong ties to Newark and its surrounding areas, we are proud of the role we play in the lives of our children and their families.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.