headteacher
Berridge Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 5LE8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
10 October 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
- L21-L27
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a school leader who:
- Can demonstrate leadership skills that motivate and inspire staff to achieve the highest standards of achievement for all children
- Has experience of leading and managing, and an awareness of the needs of a split site school
- Has experience and knowledge of working across the primary school age range, including early years
- Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and will use these to continue to raise the profile of the school and further integrate it into the wider community
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, with particular regard to SEND, EAL, Pupil Premium and will work in partnership with families, staff and the wider community to ensure that all children’s needs are met.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing well-rounded, successful caring children who are safe and valued in their skills and abilities
- A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other
- Happy, confident children who enjoy being at school
- A supportive and committed Governing body
- Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.
Further information about the job
Berridge Primary & Nursery School maintained good in all areas in the October 2024 Ofsted inspection. It is a split site community school which values being curious, resilient, cooperative, reflective, respectful and responsible. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative school leader with vision, drive and commitment to shape the future of our primary & nursery school.
The
post is suitable for an ambitious person who will build upon our strengths,
successes and achievements. It is a unique opportunity to join our friendly and
supportive team and make a real impact on our school.
Applicants are encouraged to undertake a visit to the school where they will be warmly welcomed. Governors are offering visits on Thursday 16th October and Monday 3rd November. To arrange a visit and obtain an application pack please contact Nashat Iqbal at Berridge Primary and Nursery School, on 0115 915 5851 or nashat.iqbal@berridge.nottingham.sch.uk
In addition to an application form, you will need to submit a supporting statement, setting out your vision, relevant experience, skills and competencies to address the relevant requirements on the person specification.
Assessment for the post will be based on the expectations of the Head Teacher Standards and the Person Specification.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 7th November 2025
Assessments will take place on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November
Commitment to safeguarding
Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration , Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. As part of the pre check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Berridge Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 638 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Berridge Primary and Nursery School website
- Email address
- nashat.iqbal@berridge.nottingham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01159155851
Berridge Primary School is a popular, vibrant, diverse and inclusive school in inner-city Nottingham. The school is in the heart of the Hyson Green community and is well regarded by parents, staff and children. We value everyone’s achievements in a caring atmosphere which is central to everything we do as a school. Berridge is a large school split over two sites (Bobbers Mill EYFS & KS1 and Brushfield KS2). We are a three-form entry school meaning you will be working as part of a supportive year group team.
Berridge School is rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted who said:
• Pupils are friendly, polite and welcoming. They are proud of their school. They enjoy learning and school life
• There is a strong ethos of mutual respect between staff and pupils and between pupils themselves
• Leaders are mindful of staff’s work life balance
Arranging a visit to Berridge Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nashat.iqbal@berridge.nottingham.sch.uk.
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