Headteacher

Brooklands Primary School, Nottingham, NG10 1BW

29 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £77,924.00 - £90,255.00 Annually (FTE)

Headteacher job summary

Brooklands Primary and Nursery School is a warm, nurturing school with dedicated staff and a strong community ethos. We are looking for an experienced Headteacher with strategic vision, a commitment to excellence and the ability to strengthen relationships with staff, children and families.

As part of the Flying High Partnership, this role offers access to strong professional support, system leaders, and a highly collaborative network of Headteachers. The Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. Founded in 2012, we are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable, and we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.

This role is part of a wider Flying High recruitment campaign. We are appointing four Headteachers across the partnership. Other roles you may be interested in:

• Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
• Beeston Fields Flying High Academy
• Haddon Primary and Nursery School

Benefit from our brand‑new Headteacher Promise, extensive CPL, and exceptional leadership development.

Why This Role Is Exceptional

• Experienced Headteacher: Lead a school where your experience will make a measurable difference as you drive improvement and build a strong cohesive team
• Values-Led Culture: Build on a caring ethos and high expectations for all
• Trust-Wide Support: Access system leadership and central expertise across the Flying High Partnership.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from our Headteacher Promise, extensive CPL and leadership development
• Community Connection: Strengthen relationships with families and local partners

We’re Looking for a Leader Who

• Has a clear vision for inclusive and inspiring education
• Is passionate about curriculum, teaching and learning
• Can motivate and develop a team to deliver exceptional outcomes
• Builds strong relationships with children, families and staff
• Thrives in collaboration and contributes to the wider Flying High Partnership
• Leads with integrity, creativity and a commitment to sustainability

What You’ll Receive

• A collaborative network of Headteachers and system leaders
• Dedicated support from our Director of Education and central team
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership coaching
• Access to employee benefits, including wellbeing support, financial advice and access to local discounts
• A personalised mentoring and coaching entitlement designed to help you thrive
• Regular one-to-one mentoring with an experienced Headteacher
• Leadership coaching focused on problem-solving, resilience and professional growth
• Confidential space to reflect, share concerns and develop your leadership practice
• Structured support tailored to your experience, whether you’re new to headship, new to Flying High or both
• The opportunity to lead a school that reflects your values and vision

Application Information

We recognise that your next career move deserves careful consideration, and we highly encourage you to speak confidentially with our recruitment partners, Propelo, to find out more about the role and the application process. Visits are welcomed and encouraged; please contact Propelo to discuss the role in more detail and to arrange a visit.

A full application will need to be submitted via MyNewTerm, however we strongly encourage you to speak with the Propelo team first.

You can reach them at flyinghigh@propelo.co.uk or by calling 01273 222 877. For internal applicants, please contact HR to discuss the role.

And don’t forget to check out our wider Headteacher Promise and opportunities as part of this campaign.

Early application is advised, as we may interview and appoint before the closing date.

Flying High Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brooklands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brooklands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brooklands-primary-school-nottingham

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