Headteacher

John Clifford Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2AT

40 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  15 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £70,293.00 - £81,441.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale L15-L21

Headteacher job summary

John Clifford is no ordinary school — and this is a rare opportunity to lead it into its next chapter.

John Clifford is a vibrant, inclusive, and creative learning community that celebrates individuality, champions kindness, and nurtures every child to grow, belong, and thrive.

Set in the heart of Beeston, our school is a place where diversity is celebrated, relationships are central, and every member of our community is given the support to flourish.

We are now seeking a Headteacher who will continue to cultivate this vision — someone who brings strategic clarity, deep empathy, and a commitment to enabling every child and adult in the school to thrive.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

Has a clear, inclusive vision for learning and leadership.

Nurtures the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally.

Champions equity, celebrates diversity, and builds strong community partnerships.

Empowers and supports a reflective and skilled staff team.

Builds warm, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, families and governors.

Leads with integrity, resilience, and a belief in every child’s potential.

Why John Clifford?

Our children are curious, creative, and full of promise.

We believe in child-centred education, rooted in kindness, creativity, and a love of learning.

Our staff are passionate, dedicated, and deeply invested in our values.

We offer a supportive and inclusive culture, where innovation is encouraged.

We offer a unique package of well-being support and personal development opportunities.

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils. 

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

This is a rare opportunity to lead a school where your values, your vision, and your leadership will make a lasting difference.

We warmly encourage visits to the school — come and experience John Clifford for yourself.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office by email on office@johnclifford.school or telephone 0115 9258057.

To discuss the way the Trust works with schools and school leaders, please arrange a visit or speak to the Trust CEO by contacting Karen Sims, HR Manager, on 0115 8247178.

Applications for the post must be submitted by 9.00 am on Monday 15 September 2025 via our online application form, which can be found via the Careers page of the Trust’s website: whptrust.org.

Interviews: Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 of September 2025

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

Paul Heery

CEO

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 John Clifford Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 387 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Clifford Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-clifford-primary-school

We are looking to recruit a Key Stage Two Teacher on a Full Time Permanent basis. This position is suitable for an ECT. If successfully appointed, you will be supported by a full package of induction and coaching offered by experienced staff.

The Key Stage Two Team is led and managed by a Phase Leader for LKS2 and a Phase Leader for UKS2. Both are supported by Senior Leaders in school. This is a two-form entry school and so there are up to 60 children in each year group. The Key Stage Two classes are located in the Junior side of John Clifford School with Years 4, 5 and 6 being upstairs in the two-storey aspect of our building.

Staff plan together and PPA is set and supported by the team at John Clifford School. There is a close relationship between Key Stage Two and the key stages above and below and staff work together to ensure that information is shared that best supports development. The curriculum has been well developed and builds upon the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, with a strong emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary and enhanced, knowledge, skills and understanding in all subjects.

John Clifford Specific Information:

Are you looking for a school where:
• Children are valued as individuals and respected as people and learners.
• Parents and carers are viewed as vital partners in the success of educational outcomes.
• Staff are cared for and every effort is made to consider wellbeing and workload.
• Leaders support training and opportunity that match staff aspiration and career development.
• Governors support and challenge outcomes for all children whilst protecting the unique ethos instilled through the John Clifford Promises.
• Schools within our family and trust come together to celebrate children and develop practice.
• White Hills Park Trust colleagues and trustees promote the strengths of our school and enhance our capacity for sustained improvement.

If so:
Come and join our vibrant and creative team. John Clifford School is an excellent place to develop your career. It is filled with opportunity to thrive and everyone in school is unique and equally talented. We pride ourselves on providing a broad and balanced curriculum that is rich in content and appealing to all leaners, challenging stereotypes and celebrating difference and diversity. You will be encouraged and supported in becoming the best version of yourself so that our brilliant children get the educational start in life that they deserve. If you want to be remembered as ‘that teacher; the one that made the difference’ please come and have a look around the school.

We can offer you:
• A sense of belonging;
• A chance to become part of a vibrant and creative team;
• A talent spotting mindset where strengths are enhanced;
• A varied network of support from induction, individualised coaching, through to professional qualifications and promotion;
• A close and supportive partnership with our families and friends of Beeston, and above all,
• A community of children who love coming to school each and evert day.

We are looking for a Class Teacher who can demonstrate:
• Positivity and an enthusiasm for learning.
• Resilience and a strong work ethic.
• Team commitment and shared responsibility.
• Inclusivity and the promotion of diversity.
• Reflection and a desire to develop.

Visits to the school are essential and can be arranged by contacting the School Office on 0115 9258057.
Further information about our school can be found on our website or alternatively by emailing our Headteacher at janine.waring@johnclifford.school

All posts in our school, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

Applications for the post must be submitted by 9.00am Friday 21 June 2024, via our online application form.

Interviews: w/c 24th June 2024

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