School: The King’s School, Grantham
Post: Headteacher
Employer: The King’s School Trust
Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Salary: Leadership Scale 30 to 36 (£109,291 to £126,587)
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date: 4pm, Friday 13 November 2026
Start date: 1 September 2027
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The Governors of The King’s School, Grantham, a selective grammar school for boys aged 11 to 18, seek an inspiring and ambitious Head to lead the school from September 2027.
Re-founded in 1528 and the school of Sir Isaac Newton, King’s is among the highest performing schools in the East Midlands, combining exceptional academic outcomes with a rich tradition of sport, music, the Combined Cadet Force and service.
The new Head will arrive as the school celebrates the Newton tercentenary in 2027 and prepares for the 500th anniversary of its re-foundation in 2028. It is a rare opportunity to shape the next chapter of a historic school that is confident in its values and ambitious for every student.
We are looking for a leader who has:
- a proven record of raising standards
- a clear educational vision and the personal warmth to inspire students, staff, parents and the wider community
- outstanding communication skills
- sound financial judgment and strategic thinking
- and an uncompromising commitment to safeguarding and to the education of the whole person
In return we offer:
- motivated, courteous and able students
- a talented and dedicated staff
- a supportive and experienced Board of Governors
- and a school with a strong reputation and a secure foundation from which to build.
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This appointment is supported by Peter Monk of ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service. Please contact him at
Peter.Monk@ascl.org.uk if you would like more information about the role.
Visits are offered at 6pm on Thursday 5 November and 5pm on Wednesday 11 November. To book a visit or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact Carol Grundy, HR Officer, on 01476 563180 or at
hr@kings.lincs.sch.uk.
The candidate information pack, job description, person specification and application form are available at
https://www.kings.lincs.sch.uk/vacancies.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 December and Friday 4 December 2026.
The King’s School, Grantham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, online searches and other pre-employment safeguarding checks.
The School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.