Headteacher (0.4FTE Teaching Commitment) (L8 - L14)

Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3SU

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 February 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: L8 - L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER required for a Headteacher post with a 0.4FTE Teaching Commitment.

NoR: 75

ISR: L8 - L14

Our vision is inspired by Matthew 22:39 - "Love your neighbour as yourself."

We want all adults and children to have purpose and resilience so they can help others, as well as themselves.

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, whilst ensuring the school remains inclusive and supportiveof 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 where everyone’s contribution is valued.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain and develop the current positive Christian ethos of the school.
• Be able to support positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, Governors, the parish and the wider community.
• Be caring and approachable with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience in developing a broad and enriching curriculum.
• Demonstrate leadership, management skills and an excellence in teaching and learning.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our Business Manager, Julie Walsh if you would like to arrange a school visit by telephone on:

0115 939 7622.

Please also visit our website for further details of our school – www.risley.derbyshire.sch.uk

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children

Further details and an application pack are available on-line at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the reference number JOB/26/00316

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A strong and inclusive Christian ethos.
• A dedicated, committed and hard working teaching & support staff.
• Strong and effective links with parents and community.
• A committed, supportive and active Governing Board.
• 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.pdf - 542 KB (opens in new tab)

About Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 87 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School website
• Email address: Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/risley-lower-grammar-ce-vc-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Risley Lower Grammar CE (VC) Primary School

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

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