Assistant Head Teacher
Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 4HYThis job expired on 15 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
6 September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time hours 32.5 Monday to Friday. The role includes a class teaching commitment.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L4 to L6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you believe every child deserves the chance to truly SHINE whatever their individual needs?
Could you be the inspiring Assistant Headteacher we’re looking for, one who leads with integrity and purpose?
We want to hear from you if this is the perfect career opportunity.
Creswell Infant and Nursery School is a nurturing and inclusive school located in the heart of an ex-mining community near Bolsover. We currently welcome 192 pupils from Foundation Stage 2 to Year 2, along with a 48-place nursery offering 15-hour provision. Guided by our Christian vision - ‘Together with God, we shine in all we do’ - we are a dedicated team with the ambition of championing every child, where each is celebrated, nurtured, and given the opportunity to shine. Children are at the heart of every decision we make, as we strive to serve better our community with compassion and purpose. Our values run through every part of school life. We encourage all children to LOVE (Live Our Values Everyday), and we are committed to making these early years some of the most exciting years of their life.
We are proud to be recruiting an inspirational professional, someone with a genuine commitment to make a difference to the education experiences of the children at our school. As Assistant Headteacher, you will support the Headteacher by providing professional leadership and upholding our values to support the school’s success and future continuous improvement.
This position also includes the role of Inclusion and Welfare Lead. This is very important to the staff and Governors of Creswell Infant and NurserySchool – we want every child to feel success and to thrive in our school, whatever their individual need or challenge. You will support the Headteacher with the strategic development of SEN policies and provisions in the school, regularly monitoring their effectiveness, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of national and local initiatives that may affect the school’s practice. With the support of an already experienced SENCo, you will support children in overcoming barriers to learning and sustain Quality-First Teaching for all our children.
The successful candidate will join us in September 25. We expect shortlisting to take place on the 16th of May, with interviews being scheduled the following week (week commencing the 19th of May).
We are looking to recruit:
A teacher who demonstrates consistently good or outstanding practice. Commitment to making learning an enjoyable experience for our children and parents – making their experience at our school some of the best years of their lives.
Has recent experience in SEND, either as a qualified SENCo or a teacher with experience in inclusive practice - someone who is ready to take on the strategic development of SEND across the school.
Has achieved the NASENCO qualification or a willingness to complete the qualification.
Is confident in leading others, developing a shared vision, and promoting collaboration while exemplifying best practice.
Is an excellent communicator and is committed to engaging with our parents, supporting families, and championing every child.
Is supportive of our church ethos and committed to upholding our values that guide everything we do.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you: ·
A school that is committed to the importance of education and believes in developing children’s curiosity and love of learning.
An innovative school that prides itself on supporting and encouraging professional development to ensure you are successful and continue to develop as an educator and leader.
An exciting opportunity to join our newly established SLT team, which values and embraces your talents and contributions.
Visits are encouraged! If you think you are interested in our role, please do come and visit. Please make an appointment to meet the Headteacher, Daniel Webster, you can telephone Rachel Bridges (our Business Manager) to make an appointment, on 01909721471.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert if we receive enough suitable applications. Therefore, please do not delay your application,
Commitment to safeguarding
Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 263 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery website
- Email address
- rbridges@creswell-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01909721471
Arranging a visit to Creswell CofE Controlled Infant and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rbridges@creswell-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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