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Teaching Vacancies; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a Headteacher for Easter 2027 to lead a thriving school with a distinctive Christian ethos. ISR: L12 – L18; NoR: 192. Interviews are scheduled for 24 and 25 November 2026.

The successful candidate will drive the school's next chapter and uphold its values. We are looking for an inspirational leader who can shape strategy, develop teaching and curriculum, and foster strong relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Inspirational and values-led leadership.
• Strong vision to build on school strengths and guide a new chapter.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with understanding of high-quality teaching and curriculum development.
• Visible, approachable leader who supports staff growth.
• Ability to build excellent relationships with children, families, governors, church and wider community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the school.
• Develop teaching, learning and the curriculum to raise achievement.
• Support and develop staff through effective appraisal and professional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers, Governors, and church communities.
• Champion inclusion, diversity and access, removing barriers to learning for all pupils, including those with SEND.
• Use the school’s resources and finances effectively to support school priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Curriculum development

Staff development

Community engagement

Inclusion & safeguarding

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

Interviews: 24 and 25 November 2026

What the school offers its staff

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.

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

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.