Headteacher

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the East Midlands is looking for a Headteacher to lead and inspire a dedicated team at Meadow Farm Primary School. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic leadership and a passion for creating an inclusive environment for all students. Responsibilities include driving academic success, fostering staff development, and ensuring high-quality teaching across the school. Applicants must have a proven track record in senior leadership at a primary school and a commitment to safeguarding practices.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Senior Leadership role at a primary school.
• Ability to motivate staff and pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and enhanced DBS clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Inspire high expectations for students and staff.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure student success.
• Promote high standards and a broad curriculum.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Strategic leadership

Track record of improving outcomes

Inclusive environment creation

High-quality teaching promotion

Job description

• Job vacancy details for: Headteacher
• Age Range: 2 -11yrs NOR: 164 including 52 place Nursery.
• Department: Children and Young People’s Services
• Salary: L14 – L21 (Group 2 school) £71,330 - £84,699 per annum
• Hours: 32.5 hours
• Contract Type: Full time, permanent
• Required for: 1st September 2026
• Location: Meadow Farm Primary School, Chaddesden

Summary Description

"This post is exempt from the provisions of the 1974 Rehabilitations of Offenders Act. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activities relevant to children"

"Before applying for this post, please refer to our school website https://www.meadowfarmschool.co.uk/policies-and-documents/ and view our child protection / safeguarding policy".

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school team and help influence the future of Meadow Farm Primary School. We are looking for a confident leader to join our caring school.

If you are interested, then we want to hear from you!

Governors are seeking a passionate and ambitious leader who can inspire and drive our school forward onto the next stage of its journey. Building on our strengths, the successful candidate will inspire high expectations, nurture talent and provide strategic leadership that ensures every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally.

Meadow Farm Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and nurturing school, which places emphasis on promoting high standards and providing a broad and inclusive curriculum. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in October 2023 www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports) which graded the school as ‘Good’ overall. We are looking for candidates who are:

• An inspirational and ambitious leader who is able to motivate both staff and pupils to achieve their potential
• Able to demonstrate strong strategic leadership across all aspects of the school
• Have a proven track record of improving outcomes while in a Senior Leadership role at a primary school
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff, parents and pupils
• Able to sustain and promote high quality teaching and learning across school

Meadow Farm Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01332 662631 to make an appointment for a visit.

To apply, please complete the Application form (available from our website), and return it with your letter of application by email here. For a paper copy, please send a large, self-addressed and stamped envelope to: Meadow Farm Primary School, Foyle Avenue, Chaddesden, Derby DE21 6TZ

Please see the link to the recruitment pack below:

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The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 6th February at 12 noon. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.