Headteacher (0.2 FTE Teaching Commitment) (L8 - L14)

St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 6FB

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8 - L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER

Required from 1st September 2026 (0.2 FTE teaching commitment)

ISR: L8 - L14

NoR: 74

Our vision is to inspire all children to flourish by sharing the individual light during a life of fullness within God’s love of all.

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational new Headteacher who will have the vision to continue developing all aspects of the school, ensuring that the school remains inclusive and supportive of the whole school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to high standards and expectations ensuring positive outcomes for all our children;
• Show versatility and reflective practice in our small school environment;
• Be an inspirational leader and team player who values everyone’s contributions;
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain and develop the current positive Christian ethos of the school;
• Be able to develop and maintain positive relationships and communication with pupils, staff, parents, Governors and the wider community;
• Be caring and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Have experience in developing a broad and enriching curriculum and environment for learning;
• Demonstrate strategic leadership, management skills and a deep knowledge of effective teaching and learning.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed – please contact us on

0115 932 4252 also visit our website for further details of the school –

www.st-andrews-pri.derbyshire.sch.uk

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children. This post is subject to safer recruitment practices and safeguarding checks.

Closing date: 16th April 2026

Interviews: 28th and 29th April 2026

Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the Job Reference number JOB/26/00699.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A strong and inclusive Christian ethos;
• A dedicated, committed and hard working team of teaching and support staff;
• Strong and effective links with parents and the wider community;
• A committed, supportive and active Governing Body;
• A commitment to continued professional development for all staff;
• A child centred approach to learning that enables children to develop and flourish;
• A friendly, caring and happy environment.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

RECRUITMENT PACK - St Andrew's.pdf - 721 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Andrew's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 78 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-cofe-primary-school-ilkeston

Arranging a visit to St Andrew's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk.

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