Headteacher - Asquith Primary

Asquith Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3DG

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  3 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 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: IPR L15 - L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

Information available from the job application pack which can be obtained by emailing HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk

What the school offers its staff

Information available from the job application pack which can be obtained by emailing HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk

Further details about the role

Asquith Primary School is a thriving and vibrant, one and a half form entry Community Primary School and nursery in Mansfield. Following the retirement of our headteacher after 22 years at the school, the governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and inspirational leader to join our school community.

Asquith Primary School is a friendly and inclusive place where staff work hard to meet the needs of all of our children. We want our children to achieve their full potential; be safe and happy and feel confident to try out new skills and “have a go” even if they find it difficult.

The successful applicant will embody our values and ethos, placing children and families at the heart of all they do and fostering a strong sense of community. They will build on the school’s strengths, bringing an energy and drive to further develop and deliver the school vision and strategic direction. Our new headteacher will lead an experienced team who are dedicated to helping every child fulfil their potential.

The support and involvement of parents, carers and the communities we serve is invaluable and we seek to work in partnership to ensure the best possible outcomes for all our children.

The Governing Body on behalf of the school community is committed to finding a new headteacher who will:

• be an inspirational leader;
• put our children at the centre of all they do;
• build on the school’s strengths;
• bring energy and drive to developing and delivering the school’s vision and strategic direction.

Candidates are warmly invited to visit the school to personally experience our work and ethos. To arrange a visit please contact: Caroline Evans, Office Manager – 01623 454969

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 Monday 10th March.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st March.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Asquith Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Asquith Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk
• Phone number: 0115 8044666
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/asquith-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Asquith Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk.

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