Headteacher

Derbyshire County Council; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a visionary Headteacher to lead a vibrant community of learners. This role involves inspiring growth and excellence rooted in Catholic values, nurturing each child's character and spirit, and fostering a collaborative environment with staff and families. The successful candidate will champion inclusivity and service, ensuring every pupil flourishes academically and personally. With strong support from a dedicated staff team and professional development opportunities, this position offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of students and the wider community.

Benefits

Access to first-class CPD opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Nationally agreed terms and conditions

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills to inspire and develop children and staff.
• Commitment to the Catholic life and mission of the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture every child to live out their faith with confidence.
• Work collaboratively with staff, governors, and the community.

Skills

Leadership

Vision for Catholic education

Inclusivity

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Catholic Leadership Training

Job description

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

At St Alban’s, nestled in the heart of Derby, we are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community. Our school is a place where every child is known, valued, and nurtured to become the best version of themselves.

We are seeking a visionary, faith-filled Headteacher to lead us into our next chapter.

Our Vision:

At St Alban’s, we believe in enabling every pupil to flourish both academically and personally. We embrace:

• Learning:Inspiring growth, aspiration, and excellence rooted in the Good News of Christ.
• Loving:Demonstrating love, tolerance, and acceptance, loving others as Christ loves us.
• Living:Leading and serving our community, living in communion with Christ.

Our children are nurtured in character and spirit through our core behaviours: self-awareness, teamwork, aspiration, bravery, appreciation, being non-judgemental, and a heart for service. British Values are deeply embedded in our curriculum, alongside our Catholic ethos, preparing our children to be thoughtful, resilient individuals who make a positive difference in modern society.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a committed, practising Catholic leader who:

• Has a clear vision for Catholic education and a passionate commitment to the Catholic life and mission of the school.
• Has proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop children and staff alike.
• Will uphold and champion our values of inclusivity, love, service, and academic excellence.
• Will nurture every child, ensuring they are empowered to live out their faith with confidence and joy.
• Will work collaboratively with staff, governors, parents, the parish, and the wider Multi Academy Trust family.

We Offer:

• A strong and distinctive Catholic ethos.
• Enthusiastic, kind-hearted pupils who are eager to learn and grow.
• A dedicated, talented, and supportive staff team.
• Strong partnerships with parents, parish, and community.
• Support and professional development opportunities through St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust and our wider Catholic network.

Visits to St Alban’s are warmly encouraged.
We would be delighted to welcome you and show you why we believe our school is such a special place to learn, love, and live.

To arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Cartlidge [e-mail] or by phone on 01332 673823.
Applications must be submitted by Monday, 12th May 2025 .

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our ‘Why work with us?’ brochure.

A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities.We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities forcareer progression- with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance- you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension- automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions.
• Terms and Conditions- we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visitwww.srscmat.co.uk

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.

Please read any attached documents before applying for this job