23 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 26

  • Closing date

    13 June 2025 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    20 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£75,674.00 Annually (FTE) L18 -L24

Headteacher - Glebe Junior School job summary

Glebe Junior School is a much-loved, four-form entry school at the heart of its community, with over 380 pupils and a dedicated team of more than 50 staff. Located just off the M1, A38 and A610, we are easily accessible from Derby, Nottingham and Chesterfield.

We are proud of our:

  • ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (July 2022)

  • Strong pastoral and inclusive ethos — “The Glebe Way”

  • Ambitious curriculum tailored to the needs of our children

  • Forest school, outdoor learning spaces, and rich extracurricular provision

  • Committed senior leadership team and governing board

We are not yet part of the Embark Federation — a well-respected multi-academy trust rooted in Derbyshire — but we are in the process of joining. This is an exciting opportunity for our next Headteacher to help shape our transition and drive collaboration across a growing network of like-minded schools.

We’re Looking for a Leader Who:

  • Is inspiring, approachable, and rooted in integrity

  • Can nurture and challenge a strong SLT to even greater impact

  • Has a deep understanding of inclusive practice and behaviour management

  • Will ensure every child is known, valued and supported to thrive

  • Promotes staff wellbeing, celebrates success and drives continuous improvement

  • Can act as a visible leader across the school, the community and the Trust

What We Offer:

  • Pupils who love learning and show great pride in their school

  • A wide and comprehensive wellbeing, development benefits package

  • A collaborative staff team committed to every child’s success

  • Opportunities to shape the future of our school within the Embark Federation

  • A values-driven culture centred on family, integrity, teamwork and success

Ready to Lead a School That Loves Learning and Loves Life?
We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact Liz James, School Business Manager, on 01773 811304 or email: ljames@glebe.derbyshire.sch.uk.

Apply via My New Term: https://mynewterm.com

We do not accept CVs or agency applications. Glebe Junior School and Embark Federation are committed to safeguarding; all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

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 are not accepted.

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About Embark Multi Academy Trust

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