We are looking to appoint an inspirational and successful leader to join our team as a new Primary Executive Principal to work in assigned primary academies in our Lincolnshire patch.  This is envisaged as a flexible role that could include single or multi-academy working as required by academy needs.  

In time the role is likely to include a strategic leadership responsibility for wider Trust work across the region, or wider, linked to our Primary and Special Improvement Frameworks, Experience in leading SEND provisions, settings or an academy would therefore also be of interest to us at this time. 

This is an exciting opportunity for existing Headteachers, Principals or Executive Principals to broaden and extend their leadership.  We are proud to be able to offer this as an exciting opportunity to strengthen the leadership capacity in Greenwood Academies Trust.  We are an ever evolving organisation – are you ready to come with us as we enhance our academy leadership models?

The successful Executive Principal will be:

• An inspirational and strategic leader with a successful record of sustained educational improvement

• A leader with a deep knowledge and understanding of school improvement 

• Able to lead and manage time across the two (or more) sites to ensure that all academies in the arrangement thrive

• Able to build relationships quickly and effectively with colleagues, parents and pupils

• A leader with a thorough understanding of factors that influence pupil achievement and how to overcome barriers to learning, particularly for children with additional needs 

• Able to drive excellence in professional learning and grow leadership capacity at pace

• Resilient, dynamic and keen to lead by example

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, you will:

• Enjoy professional autonomy in the development of your educational vision.

• Be supported and challenged by an expert and experienced team.

• Be able to share specialist best practice and work collaboratively with colleagues in other academies locally and across the Trust.

• Be eligible to access bespoke development opportunities that will include first class training and professional development opportunities. 

• Contribute to the development of the innovative and creative trust-wide improvement activities.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

Our preference would be to start the role after Easter 2026, or as soon as feasible. This will be discussed with the successful candidate. In order to arrange a discussion, please email Annette Montague, Chief Education Officer, annette.montague@greenwoodacademies.org  before the 26th January 2026.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.