Salary: L16 – L17 £75,049 – £76,772
Basis: Full time
Region: Central
Package: Full Time (Part Time may be considered), Permanent
Job category/type: Senior Leadership Position
Date posted: 23/03/2026
Job reference: PFR01045
Start Date: September 2026 start (Or earlier by negotiation)
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is seeking an exceptional leader to become the Head of Lincolnshire ITT, overseeing the Trust’s well-established and growing ITT provision. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Initial Teacher Training professional to lead a high-performing training partnership and an experienced and successful team of cross-phase ITT professionals, working within the Trust’s Adult Education Training arm. We are looking for an individual with the vision, knowledge and credibility to shape the next phase of our provision – ensuring outstanding trainee experiences, excellent outcomes, compliance with national statutory requirements, and a strong pipeline of teachers for Lincolnshire schools.
You will be responsible for the strategic, operational and quality assurance leadership of ITT, working closely with school partners, senior Trust leaders, and external stakeholders to deliver an ambitious, inclusive and research-informed curriculum, which achieves successful outcomes.
If you are a dynamic and inspiring leader – innovative, outward-facing, highly organised, data-driven and committed to developing the next generation of teachers – we would love to hear from you.
Why join the Priory Federation of Academies Trust?
- A supportive, forward-thinking Trust committed to professional learning and leadership development.
- An opportunity to shape the future of teacher development in Lincolnshire.
- Close collaboration with a wide network of schools and national organisations.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students, and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities and our Trust Employee Benefits Programme.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mr A Chisholm, at achisholm@prioryacademies.co.uk.
The job description and person specification can be found here.
Please apply online to begin your application. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For expressions of interest from colleagues within the Trust, please complete the internal application form through ESS under current vacancies.
Interview Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.