Headteacher (L14 - L20)

Teaching Vacancies; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Church of England school ethos

Lead education for ages 3-11

Assistant Headteachers & SENDCO staff

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Headteacher to lead our Codnor primary school in Derbyshire, building on strengths and driving improved outcomes within a distinctive Christian ethos.

We want an inspirational, values-led leader who can develop teaching and learning across Early Years to KS2, foster collaboration among staff, parents and the wider community, and steward resources effectively. Visits welcome; interviews scheduled late November/early December 2026.

Qualifications

• Inspirational, values-led leader to develop a distinctive Christian ethos.
• Strategic thinker to drive sustainable school improvement.
• Excellent classroom practitioner across Early Years to KS2.
• Visible, approachable leader who can develop and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school’s ongoing improvement and educational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the community.
• Oversee use of people, resources and finances to achieve goals.

Skills

Inspiring leadership

Strategic thinking

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Inclusion & safeguarding

Resource management

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

For Easter 2027

ISR: L14 to L20

Estimated number on roll: 250

We are seeking a Headteacher to lead the next chapter at Codnor, building on our school’s strengths and securing lasting improvements in education and outcomes for our children. Our Christian vision reflects our belief that every child should feel valued, fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to flourish.

We are looking for

• An inspirational, values-led leader who will embrace and further develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
• A strategic thinker with the ambition, experience and judgement to lead sustainable school improvement.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of teaching, learning and curriculum across Early Years, KS1 and KS2.
• A visible, approachable leader who can inspire, develop and support staff.
• Someone who will build strong relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, Governors, the Church and wider community.
• A commitment to inclusion and removing barriers to learning and achievement, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
• The leadership and management skills to use the school’s people, resources and finances effectively.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed. Please contact Jackie Waller on 01773 742537.

Please visit our website: https://www.codnor.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Interviews: Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The role involves regulated activity with children. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent appointment; cases are considered individually according to the role and information provided.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to protections for filtered convictions and cautions. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity with children. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• A Church of England school with a caring, inclusive vision and a commitment to welcoming families of all faiths and none.
• The opportunity to lead education for children aged three to eleven and shape the school’s next stage of development.
• A leadership structure that includes two Assistant Headteachers, an EYFS Lead and a SENDCO.
• A Governing Body committed to working in partnership with the Headteacher to achieve our shared ambitions.
• A strong commitment to the successful candidate’s induction, continuing professional development and wellbeing.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.