57 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    3 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    8 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full Time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L12 - L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

Marlpool Federation of Schools

Marlpool Infant School, Prospect Rd, Heanor DE75 7NF

Marlpool Junior School, Claramount Rd, Heanor DE75 7HS

HEADTEACHER

for 1 January 2027

ISR: L12 – L18

NoR: 113

The Governing Board are excited to recruit an enthusiastic and outward looking leader to build on our successes and move our schools forward on the next stage of our journey.

As Headteacher of two small schools the successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a small but dedicated staff, working in partnership with our engaged and enthusiastic Governors and supportive community.

What the school offers its staff

Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are very proud of the way our schools work with our families to support their learning and development. We are looking to appoint a Headteacher to add to the strength that already exists, someone who is excited to mould and shape the future of our schools without losing our inclusive and collaborative ethos.

Governors are committed to supporting the well being and professional development of all staff, a full programme of bespoke mentoring and leadership development will be available to the new Headteacher.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed – please contact us on 01773 717647.

Please also visit our websites for further details of the schools –

https://www.marlpool-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk/ and https://www.marlpoolinfants.co.uk/

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

Closing date: 3 September 2026

Interviews: 22 & 23 September 2026

Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the Job Reference number JOB/26/02252.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Marlpool Infant School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
Size
28 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Marlpool Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk.

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