Headteacher (0.4 FTE Teaching Commitment) (L7 - L13)

Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3PW

44 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2027

• Closing date

  29 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

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: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L7 - L13

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER (0.4FTE TEACHING COMMITMENT)

for April 2027

NOR: 43

ISR: L7 – L13

IMAGINE, BELIEVE, ACHIEVE

Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C of E (VC) Primary School is a caring and inclusive small primary school located in the Derbyshire Dales. Our aim is to create an environment based on Christian principles, such as compassion, perseverance and generosity, where every child can flourish and achieve, supported by the best efforts of all those involved in the school. We have the benefit of a tranquil location with beehives, a trim trail and a Forest School as well as our own kitchen.

Due to the retirement of our Headteacher, we are looking for an inspirational leader with a clear vision for the further development of our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an inspirational individual with proven leadership abilities.
• Be confident in delivering cross-curriculum teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Build on our Christian values where individuals are encouraged to succeed, and everyone’s contribution is valued.

Visits by arrangements are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on 01629 582862 to arrange.

Please also visit our website for further details of the school - https://www.mbhtprimaryschool.org.uk/

Matlock Bath Holy Trinity C of E (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 29th November 2026

Interviews: 13th and 14th January 2027

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 JOB/26/03203.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A strong Christian ethos.
• Caring, responsible, and motivated children who are keen to learn.
• Dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking staff.
• Supportive parents and Governors.
• A happy place, where a high value is placed on the care and well-being of every pupil.

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 - Matlock Bath.pdf - 542 KB (opens in new tab)

About Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 46 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matlock-bath-holy-trinity-cofe-controlled-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Matlock Bath Holy Trinity CofE Controlled Primary School

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

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