34 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 26

  • Closing date

    13 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    5 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£75,049.00 Annually (FTE) L16 -L21

Headteacher - Buxton Infants and Buxton Junior job summary

Two schools. Two sites. One Headteacher.

Buxton Infant School and Buxton Junior School are two well-established, schools at the heart of the Buxton community. Each has a strong identity, committed staff and a clear focus on children and families. Historically led separately, we are now appointing one Headteacher across both schools, creating a rare opportunity to bring the schools closer together while protecting what makes each one distinctive.

This is a substantive headship for a leader who is motivated by connection, coherence and long-term impact. The role is about joining up leadership, strengthening transition from Infant to Junior phase, aligning culture and expectations, and building a shared sense of purpose across two sites whilst driving school improvement.

As Headteacher, you will:

  • Lead across two schools and two sites, bringing the schools together and creating greater consistency in culture, routines and expectations, while respecting each school’s identity

  • Strengthen transition from Infants to Juniors so children experience a clear, coherent journey

  • Build on strong foundations of inclusive, child-centred practice, SEND provision and pastoral care

  • Work closely with parents and carers as trusted partners in children’s learning

  • Develop leadership capacity and work collaboratively with governors and Embark Federation

This role will suit an experienced primary leader who:

  • is confident leading through complexity and change

  • can bring people with them through trust, clarity and strong relationships

  • understands the importance of calm, sustained leadership, not quick fixes

  • is deeply committed to equity, inclusion and children’s life chances

  • can balance strategic thinking with a strong presence in school life

You will be trusted to lead, supported by the Trust, and expected to do so with integrity, sound judgement and compassion.

About Embark Federation

Embark Federation is the largest multi-academy trust in Derbyshire. We believe leadership matters. Our Headteachers are backed with support, challenge and professional trust, and given the space to lead their schools well. We lead through our collective commitment to inclusion for the experience of young people and our staff.

How to apply

Apply via MyNewTerm by Friday 13 March.
Shortlisting: w/c 16 March
Interviews: 25-26 March

Informal conversations and school visits are warmly encouraged. We will be offering school visits on Thursday 12th Feb, Tuesday 24th Feb and Thursday 26th Feb. Please contact Helen on 01298 22499

For an informal discussion, contact Anna Upton (deputy CEO) at Anna.Upton@embarkfed.org.uk

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.
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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.

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About Embark Multi Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust
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