Headteacher (L11 - L17)
Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8HE45 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2025
Closing date
5 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L11 - L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
PEACE (Perseverance, Excellence, Awe and Wonder, Compassion and Enjoyment)An Outstanding Happy School
HEADTEACHER
for April 2025
ISR: L11 - L17
NoR: 144
Due to the current Headteacher’s career progression the pupils, staff and Governors of this friendly and successful Church school are looking for an enthusiastic Headteacher with warmth and energy to lead our caring village school.
Coton-in-the-Elms CE Primary School is very much part of the community and is set in the heart of the National Forest on the border of Staffordshire and Leicestershire with great transport links to the A38 and M42.
We are looking for a collaborative and enthusiastic leader who:
- Can build excellent relationships with children, staff, parents, Governors, and the wider community and provide stability to take the school forwards.
- Is committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
- Has a personalised and inclusive approach to education underpinned by Christian distinctiveness
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- A friendly and happy learning environment with a family ethos.
- Motivated children and dedicated staff with a modern and vibrant approach where children can flourish.
- A commitment to continuedprofessional development.
- A committed, supportive, and active Governing Board.
Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed – please contact us on 01283 761361. Please also visit our website for further details of the school – https://coton-in-the-elms.derbyshire.sch.uk.
Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.
Closing date: 5 January 2025
Interviews: 23 and 24 January 2025
Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting Job Reference: JOB/24/04211
Commitment to safeguarding
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
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About Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 134 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
Coton-in-the-Elms C of E Primary School is a beautiful village school with approximately 140 pupils on roll, who are superbly behaved. Since September 2023 there has been a new leadership team in place, who have driven school improvement forwards and continued to ensure there is excellent provision for all its pupils. Our recent OFTSED inspection in June 2023 found the school to be good and outstanding for Personal Development. An accolade we are all incredibly proud of. We have a real commitment to our children, our staff and our community, and a focus on achieving the best that we can in all that we do, both inside the classroom and beyond. Wellbeing of staff and pupils is paramount and there is a Wellbeing offer for staff too in recognition of their dedication to the profession.
The school has experienced mentors, who will support new staff and offer ongoing professional development.
The year group and working pattern you will be working in is dependent upon the experience of the successful candidate and can be discussed at interview.
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. These can be arranged by telephoning the School Office on: 01283 761361.
Arranging a visit to Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk.
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