Headteacher

Bushfield Road Infant School provides a positive happy and safe learning environment where all children feel valued and secure. We are committed to providing a rich and exciting curriculum which encourages all children to meet challenges with enthusiasm and inspires them to succeed. At the heart of our school is a strong commitment to raising childrens self-esteem and self-confidence which enables them to become confident lifelong learners.

Due to the retirement of the current headteacher this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven senior leader who is dynamic caring and passionate about making a difference to the educational and wider lives of our pupils and community.

We are looking for a leader who:

Is prepared for a challenge and has the commitment and energy to drive rapid and innovative school improvement;

Is passionate and will shape our school provision to meet the needs of all children and keep our learners happy healthy and safe;

Is inclusive and committed to embedding achievement for all pupils including those who have Special Education Needs and to ensure their needs are met;

Has the expertise to lead engage empower motivate and develop all staff and support their personal development to achieve the best outcomes for all children;

Has high expectations of all pupils in their attainment behaviour and attendance and the skills needed to translate these expectations into pupils achieving their full potential;

Will listen to and communicate clearly with all stakeholders including staff pupils parents and the governing body;

Has an insight into the importance of the effective management of the school finances.

In return we can offer:

A unique opportunity to lead transformational change to dramatically improve the outcomes and life chances of our children whilst building on the existing strengths of the school;

A loyal experienced and supportive governing body committed to working with you to deliver improvements;

Children who are happy respectful and eager to learn;

A passionate dedicated hardworking and long serving staff team with a wide range of experience;

Close and supportive relationships with the Local Authority including school improvement advisors and other services.

If you feel that you would enjoy the challenge that this role offers and would like to join our dedicated and supportive team we would be delighted to hear from you. For more information about our school please visit our website:

If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Damian Batley Chair of Governors:

You are warmly invited to visit our school and if you would like to arrange a visit please contact Diane James Business Manager via email: or telephone: .

The closing date for applications: Monday 15th September 2025 (12 noon)

Shortlisting will take place: Tuesday 16th September 2025

Assessments and interviews will take place on Monday 22 September and Tuesday 23 September 2025

As an employer we promote and safeguard the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe well prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values equality of opportunity excellence integrity and self-responsibility in all that we do.