Headteacher (L12 - L18)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrews CofE Primary School in Derbyshire's East Midlands invites an inspirational Headteacher to carry forward our Christian ethos, lead strategic improvement and strengthen outcomes for every child.

You will be a visible, compassionate leader who supports staff, fosters inclusion, builds partnerships with families, the Church and local community, and ensures safeguarding and high-quality teaching.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school in line with our Christian ethos and values.
• Drive strategic school improvement and teaching standards across the curriculum.
• Provide visible leadership to staff, children and families and foster strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Inspirational leader

Strategic thinker

Excellent classroom practitioner

Visible compassionate leader

Relationship building

Inclusion & equity

Leadership & management

Job description

Closing date: 08 November 2026

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 in to 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.

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.

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