Headteacher

Woolmer Hill School; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Headteacher for Easter 2027 at our Derbyshire church school in Dronfield. ISR: L12-L18; NoR: 192.

This appointment will lead us into a new chapter, building on our strong story and continuing the journey. We seek an inspirational, values-led leader with strategic vision, outstanding teaching leadership, and the ability to develop staff, strengthen relationships with children, parents, governors and the wider community, while securing inclusion and safeguarding

Qualifications

• An inspirational and values-led leader who will embrace and further develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
• A strategic thinker with the vision and ambition to build on our strengths and lead the school confidently.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• A visible, approachable and compassionate leader who can inspire, develop and support staff.
• Strong relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, Governors, the Church and wider community.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding for all pupils, including those with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school in line with its Christian ethos and values.
• Strategically develop teaching, curriculum and assessment across the school.
• Support and develop staff, manage resources and finances effectively.
• Build and maintain strong links with parents, governors, church and community.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Strategic thinking

Strong teaching leadership

Relationship building

Inclusion and safeguarding

Job description

Headteacher (L12 - L18)

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Dronfield, S18 8ZQ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Oct 2026

Closing date: 8 Nov 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER

for Easter 2027

ISR: L12 - L18

NoR: 192

'Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all that you do.' (1 Corinthians 16:14)

Due to the retirement of our Headteacher we are looking for a new Headteacher to take us into our new chapter, to build on the strength of our school story so far and to continue our journey.

We are looking for:

• An inspirational and values-led leader who will embrace and further develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
• A strategic thinker with the vision and ambition to build on our strengths and lead the school confidently.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• A visible, approachable and compassionate leader who can inspire, develop and support staff.
• Someone who will build excellent relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, Governors, the Church and wider community.
• Commitment to ensuring inclusion, addressing diversity and access, and removing barriers to learning and achievement for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Someone with the leadership and management skills to use the school's people, resources and finances effectively.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed - please contact us on 01246 417243 and ask for Mrs McElvaney.

Please also visit our website for further details of the school -

www.st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

Closing date: 8 November 2026

Interviews: 24 and 25 November 2026

Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the Job Reference JOB/26/03116.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic and hardworking children who are proud of their school and keen to learn.
• A welcoming and inclusive school in which love and kindness underpin everything we do.
• A committed and supportive staff team, governing body, parent community and active PTFA.
• Strong relationships with the Church, the Methodist community, the Diocese and wider local community.
• A broad curriculum which places the needs of each child first and provides stimulating and memorable learning opportunities.
• A school with firm foundations and a genuine opportunity for its next Headteacher to shape its future; and
• A strong commitment to the successful candidate's induction, continuing professional development and wellbeing.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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• An inspirational and values-led leader who will embrace and further develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
• A strategic thinker with the vision and ambition to build on our strengths and lead the school confidently.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• A visible, approachable and compassionate leader who can inspire, develop and support staff.
• Someone who will build excellent relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, Governors, the Church and wider community.
• Commitment to ensuring inclusion, addressing diversity and access, and removing barriers to learning and achievement for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• Someone with the leadership and management skills to use the school's people, resources and finances effectively.
• Happy, enthusiastic and hardworking children who are proud of their school and keen to learn.
• A welcoming and inclusive school in which love and kindness underpin everything we do.
• A committed and supportive staff team, governing body, parent community and active PTFA.
• Strong relationships with the Church, the Methodist community, the Diocese and wider local community.
• A broad curriculum which places the needs of each child first and provides stimulating and memorable learning opportunities.
• A school with firm foundations and a genuine opportunity for its next Headteacher to shape its future; and
• A strong commitment to the successful candidate's induction, continuing professional development and wellbeing.

Commitment to safeguarding