Headteacher (0.4 FTE Teaching Commitment) (L7 - L13)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C of E (VC) Primary School is seeking an inspirational Headteacher for a 0.4 FTE teaching commitment, to commence April 2027. The successful candidate will lead a caring, inclusive small primary with a Christian ethos and focus on excellence in teaching and learning.

Visits by arrangement are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on 01629 582862 and visit the Derbyshire jobs site for more details and the application pack.

Qualifications

• Be an inspirational leader with proven leadership abilities.
• Be confident in delivering cross-curriculum teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Build on Christian values where individuals are encouraged to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a caring, inclusive primary school with a Christian ethos.
• Provide strategic direction for teaching and learning across the school.
• Foster high expectations, safeguarding, and pupil well-being.
• Engage with staff, parents and governors to support the school’s vision.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-curricular teaching

Christian ethos

Job description

Headteacher (0.4 FTE Teaching Commitment) (L7 - L13)

Company:

HEADTEACHER (0.4FTE TEACHING COMMITMENT)

for APRIL 2027

NOR: 43

ISR: L7 – L13

IMAGINE, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE

Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C of E (VC) Primary School is a caring and inclusive small primary school located in the Derbyshire Dales. Our aim is to create an environment based on Christian principles, such as compassion, perseverance and generosity, where every child can flourish and achieve, supported by the best efforts of all those involved in the school. We have the benefit of a tranquil location with beehives, a trim trail and a Forest School as well as our own kitchen.

Due to the retirement of our Headteacher, we are looking for an inspirational leader with a clear vision for the further development of our school.

We can offer:

• Caring, responsible, and motivated children who are keen to learn.
• Dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking staff.
• Supportive parents and Governors.
• A happy place, where a high value is placed on the care and well-being of every pupil.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an inspirational individual with proven leadership abilities.
• Be confident in delivering cross-curriculum teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Build on our Christian values where individuals are encouraged to succeed, and everyone’s contribution is valued.

Visits by arrangements are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on

01629 582862

Please also visit our website for further details of the school - https://www.mbhtprimaryschool.org.uk/

Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C of E (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

th November 2026

Interviews: 13

th and 14

th January 2027

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/26/03203.