Job Description

INSPIRE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES TRUST

St Lawrence School, Horncastle

Deputy Headteacher

Full Time

Leadership Scale L12-L16

Are you looking to extend your leadership experiences? Why not join an organisation and school that supports your development professionally and personally?

St Lawrence School, Horncastle is a SEND environment for children aged 2-16, providing for all needs including complex, severe and moderate additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, communication and interaction differences. We are looking to welcome an inspirational, dynamic Deputy Headteacher, to our school community, helping us continue to transform the lives and life chances of all our students.

Are you:

an exceptional, motivated, inspirational and reflective Leader?

Do you:

have a proven track record of school improvement and driving change to ensure outstanding outcomes for students?

hold high expectations and are committed to raising standards and aspirations for all?

have the ability to coach, mentor and empower others?

hold a creative and inspiring approach to leading a school community to provide an inspiring, personalised and purposeful approach to teaching and learning?

have the ability to motivate and inspire others?

have a proven record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning?

hold a clear understanding of the current practices and requirements within specialist education?

have a firm understanding around curriculum design and delivery across a range of needs?

In return we can offer:

A supportive, welcoming, friendly and hardworking staff and school community

Positive relationships with multi-agencies

Highly regarded staff team with a range of skills and expertise

Ongoing professional development opportunities

This is a great opportunity to further your career within an environment based on a coaching culture and a commitment to staff personal and professional learning and development.

We encourage applicants to see how we operate within our school so please call 01507 522563 to arrange a visit.

Closing Date for Applications: - Friday 16th January 2026

Interview Date: Friday 30th January 2026

Please visit our website www.lwf.lincs.sch.uk or www.inspirecct.co.uk to download an application form and return that to roxanne.chambers@lwf.lincs.sch.uk

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 checks. Applicants may be subject to a social media presence check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 67,898.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/01/2026