Head Teacher

Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8FQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L18 - L24

Head Teacher job summary

An exceptional leadership opportunity

Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School is seeking an ambitious, values-driven and inspiring Head Teacher to lead our school into its next chapter. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of a vibrant, inclusive primary and nursery school at the heart of its Nottingham community, supported by a strong and collaborative Trust.

Our school is proud of its nurturing ethos, commitment to inclusion, and focus on developing the whole child. We are now looking for a Head Teacher who can build on these foundations, provide strategic leadership, and ensure every child receives an excellent education and the best possible start in life.

 

About the role

As Head Teacher, you will provide clear, confident and compassionate leadership, setting the strategic direction for the school while maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and safeguarding. You will work closely with a committed Governing Body and be supported by the wider Equals Trust team.

You will also join the Trust’s Leadership Group, working alongside other Head Teachers and the central team to shape Trust-wide strategy, share best practice and benefit from strong peer support.

 

We are looking for a Head Teacher who:

• Has a clear and compelling vision for primary and early years education
• Is an inspiring and credible leader with the ability to motivate, challenge and support others
• Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills
• Is a strong staff leader
• Builds excellent partnerships with pupils, families and the wider community
• Is committed to inclusion, equity and safeguarding excellence

 

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead a well-established and valued primary and nursery school
• Genuine autonomy as Head Teacher, with the strength and support of Equals Trust
• A supportive and engaged Governing Body
• High-quality professional development and leadership collaboration across the Trust
• The chance to influence Trust-wide strategy and contribute to system leadership
• Employee Assistance Programme

 

Visits and applications

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. This is an opportunity to experience the school’s ethos first-hand and meet members of the team. The current Head Teacher, Linda Barbuti will be delighted to show you round.

Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School and Equals Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, online searches for shortlisted candidates, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with our safeguarding policies.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-bonington-primary-and-nursery-school-nottingham

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