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Teaching Vacancies; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

South Normanton Nursery School is seeking a dynamic Headteacher to lead our Early Years provision from January 2027. The role offers a 0.6 FTE teaching commitment and a clear strategic drive to raise achievement, wellbeing and family engagement.

The successful candidate will have proven leadership in Early Years, be an excellent communicator, and be committed to SEND provision with NPQ SEN or willing to work toward it. Visits are encouraged; interviews scheduled in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Early Years provision and improving outcomes.
• Excellent communication with staff, families and governors.
• Commitment to safeguarding and SEND with relevant qualifications or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and drive school improvement in early years.
• Inspire staff, manage resources and develop a strong safeguarding culture.
• Engage with families and partners to raise attainment and well-being.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Communication

Early years focus

Education

National Award for SEN Co-ordination (or NPQ SEN)

Experience in Early Years provision

Job description

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

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER

for 1 January 2027

ISR: L9 – L15

NoR: 52

Teaching Commitment: 0.6 FTE

Playing together, learning together and growing together

Due to our current Headteacher retiring, the pupils, staff and Governors of this successful and unique maintained Nursery School are looking for a dynamic and inspiring Headteacher.

South Normanton Nursery School is seeking a Headteacher who is:

• 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 September 2026.

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.

Interviews: Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October 2026

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A unique opportunity to lead a maintained Nursery School that is flourishing in this current education climate;
• Friendly, enthusiastic, challenging and supportive staff and Governing Body;
• A school with high aspirations for, and involvement with, all our children and families who deserve the very best;
• The opportunity to develop your professional skills and experience;
• Excellent support from the community;
• Exciting opportunities to take part in collaborative projects with the other maintained Nursery Schools in Derbyshire and the local cluster of schools.

Commitment to safeguarding

We follow all DCC guidance with regards to safeguarding. We have a duty to: Take action if we suspect any of our children are at risk Provide a safe and secure environment for children/adults Follow DCC guidelines for Safer Recruitment Check all staff/adults in a supervisory role have appropriate checks such as DBS We have a duty of care and therefore a responsibility to share any concerns with the relevant services. We consider children in early years to be vulnerable due to their age – therefore specific teaching about safety and safeguarding is embedded in our teaching throughout the year.