Head Teacher

Ranby CofE Primary School, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8HZ

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L9 to L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Opportunity

As our new Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to build upon solid foundations and lead our school into its next chapter. We are seeking a leader who:

• Embodies Our Values: Demonstrates a passionate commitment to our Christian ethos and can inspire others to live out our core values.
• Strategic Vision: Has the ability to develop and implement a strategic vision that promotes excellence and continuous improvement.
• Community Engagement: Values the importance of community and is eager to maintain and strengthen our relationships with parents, the parish, and the wider community.
• Educational Leadership: Possesses a deep understanding of primary education and can lead our dedicated staff in delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school to personally experience our work and ethos. To arrange a visit please contact: Louise Kinsella, Office Manager – 01777 703736.

Application forms and further details are available from Governor Services by emailing: HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk

or by telephone: 0115 804 4666.

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 19th March 2025 Interviews will take place on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th March 2025

What the school offers its staff

About Our School

Ranby C of E Primary School caters to children aged 3 to 11. We pride ourselves on our strong connections with the local community and our foundation in the Church of England. Our school has a commitment to fostering a nurturing an inclusive environment for all pupils.

Our core values are encapsulated in the acronym "RANBY":

• Respect everyone and everything
• Aim high with pride
• Nurture others
• Be honest and fair
• You must believe in yourself

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Ranby CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 110 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ranby CofE Primary School website
• Email address: office@ranby.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01777703736
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ranby-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Ranby CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@ranby.notts.sch.uk.

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