Headteacher
Asterdale Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7PHDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 January 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: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Group 2 of the leadership scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re seeking a leader who:
•Is inspirational and collaborative who has high expectations for every pupil and staff member.
•Can build on the school’s strengths and drive further improvement with determination and care.
•Creates an environment where staff feel valued, developed, and empowered to be their best.
•Will be a strong, visible presence in the local community, nurturing trust and partnership with parents.
•Brings a high level of integrity and shares the Trust’s moral purpose and ethos of excellence and inclusion.
Our pupils would like someone who:
•Is nice, caring and kind
•Is smart, intelligent and wise
•Is understanding and a good listener
•Likes non-school uniform days
•Wants to make school better
Could This Be Your Next Step?
If you’re ready to lead with passion and purpose, we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you could shape the future of Asterdale Primary School.
What the school offers its staff
What We Can Offer You
This is a chance to shape the future of a school with incredible potential. We promise you:
- A school filled with enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and grow under your guidance.
- A dedicated team of loyal and passionate staff committed to every child reaching their full potential.
- A proactive and supportive Local Governing Board that shares your vision for success.
- Autonomy to lead while benefiting from the support of a collaborative, forward-thinking Trust.
- Opportunities to work closely with other strong leaders across the Trust, influencing decisions and driving improvement at a wider level.
- A chance to make a lasting impact while being part of a vibrant and supportive community.
- Support from across Odyssey Collaborative Trust.
Further details about the role
A Unique Opportunity to Lead and Inspire at Asterdale Primary School
At Asterdale Primary School, we believe that leading a school is one of the most significant and rewarding roles in society. Our Governors are looking for visionary leaders who might not have considered their next career move—yet or who are seeking out a new and exciting challenge.
Asterdale Primary School is on a journey of school improvement and we are seeking to appoint a passionate leader with the expertise, ambition and heart to lead our school to even greater heights. With 226 enthusiastic and happy pupils, a talented staff team, and a supportive local community, the potential for impact is vast in this one form entry school.
Why Asterdale?
Our school has extensive grounds, modern facilities, and a warm, inclusive atmosphere. We’ve built strong relationships with our local community, and our pupils are motivated, full of potential and ready to learn. Asterdale Primary School is currently on a path of improvement following our recent Ofsted judgment (‘requires improvement’ in June 2023). This role offers a unique opportunity to make a big difference to the lives of our pupils. You will lead our strong team of staff who all want the absolute best for our children and school community.
The school is part of Odyssey Collaborative Trust, a group of seven Derby primary schools and offers access to a network of dedicated headteachers, the expertise of a central Trust team, and the guidance of a committed Local Governing Board. This collaborative ethos embodies shared learning, collective success, and mutual support, aligning perfectly with the school’s commitment to its own motto, "Together we can". You can find out more about the trust through the CEO’s welcome and the vision and culture sections of the Odyssey website. For further details about our school, please take a look at the website.
We invite you to visit Asterdale Primary School, meet our wonderful pupils and staff, and see first-hand the potential waiting to be unlocked. To arrange a visit or an informal conversation, please contact Ian Dewes on 07708 475 638 or email i.dewes@odysseyct.org.uk.
Proposed Interview Dates: Week beginning 10th February 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Odyssey Collaborative Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have rigorous recruitment procedures that are designed to stop unsuitable candidates for being appointed. As the post is in regulated activity, the successful candidate will require enhanced DBS clearance and references will be taken before interview. Odyssey Collaborative Trust is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to enquiries@odysseyct.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Asterdale Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Asterdale Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- i.dewes@odysseyct.org.uk
- Phone number
- 07708 475 638
Asterdale Primary School is a well-established, one form entry school benefitting from a new build facility. We are located on the outskirts of Derby, set within the community of Spondon. We are popular and over-subscribed, with our own on-site Nursery and excellent outdoor facilities. We nurture and care for our school community and pride ourselves on our high standards. We are looking to recruit a talented teacher to join our friendly and supportive team.
Arranging a visit to Asterdale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email i.dewes@odysseyct.org.uk.
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