Headteacher (0.6FTE Teaching Commitment) (L9 - L15)

South Normanton Nursery School; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Normanton Nursery School is seeking a Headteacher to lead the Early Years provision with a relentless drive for excellence. The post requires outstanding communication and a clear strategic direction to improve outcomes for children, families and staff.

The successful candidate will champion child-led learning and support pupils with SEND, aiming for NPQ SEN or equivalent. The Headteacher will continue the school’s improvement trajectory and progress SEN development plans, including an SEN

Qualifications

• A passionate leader and teacher of Early Years’ education, with a relentless drive for excellence;
• An excellent communicator, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and the vision and dedication to bring about a clear strategic direction for improvement so that children, families and staff can thrive;
• Committed to continuing our child led approach to learning;
• Committed to supporting young children with SEND and who holds the National Award for Special Education Needs Co-ordination, NPQ SEN or be willing to work towards it;
• Able to continue on the successful school improvement trajectory that the school is currently on whilst being able to identify areas for development which will enhance the excellent Early Years’ provision already in place;
• Able to advance our plans for an SEN development unit due to commence in September2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction for improvement so that children, families and staff can thrive.
• Provide excellent leadership for Early Years’ teaching and learning.
• Communicate effectively to motivate staff and stakeholders.
• Support young children with SEND and pursue NPQ SEN or equivalent.
• Drive the school’s improvement trajectory and SEN development plans starting Sept 2026.

Job description

HEADTEACHER

for1 January 2027

ISR: L9 –L15

NoR: 52

TeachingCommitment: 0.6 FTE

Playingtogether, learning together and growing together

Dueto our current Headteacher retiring, the pupils, staff and Governors of this successfuland unique maintained Nursery School are looking for a dynamic and inspiringHeadteacher.

SouthNormanton Nursery School is seeking a Headteacher who is:

• Apassionate leader and teacher of Early Years’ education, with a relentlessdrive for excellence;
• Anexcellent communicator, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and the vision and dedication to bring about a clear strategic direction forimprovement so that children, families and staff can thrive;
• Committedto continuing our child led approach to learning;
• Committedto supporting young children with SEND and who holds the National Award forSpecial Education Needs Co-ordination, NPQ SEN or be willing to work towards it;
• Ableto continue on the successful school improvement trajectory that the school iscurrently on whilst being able to identify areas for development which willenhance the excellent Early Years’ provision already in place;
• Ableto advance our plans for an SEN development unit due to commence in September2026.

Our Nursery School is one where improving outcomes for ALL children is at the heart of our provision and children’s well-being is a priority. The successful candidate will be an excellent leader who inspires and motivates staff and children alike and recognises the power of child led learning through play using our excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. The future Headteacher should be in possession of excellent leadership skills, high quality teaching and learning strategies, and have the ability to nurture strong and open relations with staff, children and families to raise aspiration and improve achievement.

Experience in Early Years’ provision is essential, along with a love of outdoor learning.

Are you the passionate and visionary leader who can continue our journey in a changing climate? If so, we would like to meet you.

Visits to, and tours of the school are warmly welcomed and strongly advised. Please contact Moira Houston, School Business Manager on 01773 810876.

Please also visit our website for further details of the school: www.southnormantonnurseryschool.co.uk.

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

Closing date: Sunday 27 September 2026

Interviews: Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October 2026