Headteacher (L12-L18)

Shelton Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 9EJ

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L12-L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER for 1 September 2026

NOR: 197

ISR: L12 – L18

ACHIEVE WELL, AIM HIGH, HAVE FUN

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, we are looking for a new inspirational Headteacher to take us to our next chapter. Building on the strength of our school story so far and working closely with all our key stakeholders, are you the person to lead this adventure?

Shelton Infant and Nursery School is a caring, community-focused and successful infant and nursery school located in a suburb of Derby close to Rolls Royce and the railway industry. At Shelton Infant School each child is valued as an individual. With a highly skilled and committed team of teachers and teaching assistants, who always ‘go the extra mile’, each child is assured of achieving as highly as possible.

We are looking for an enthusiastic leader who:

• Can build excellent relationships with children, staff, parents, Governors, neighbouring schools and the wider community.
• Is committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Will help children Achieve Well, Aim High, Have Fun whilst realising their full potential.
• Will ensure the children are prepared and ready for the next step in their education journey, ensuring a smooth transition from our school and on to the next.
• Will value our children and take pride in their achievements.
• Has excellent rapport with children, inspiring their confidence and determination.
• Can demonstrate substantive successful senior leadership in a school.
• Has the ability to build and articulate a shared vision and engage people to secure a successful future.
• Has the ability to maintain the current inclusive ethos of the school and is committed to, and has a vision for ensuring inclusion, diversity, and access.
• Will further develop a culture where everyone’s contribution is valued and individuals are encouraged to succeed.
• Has proven experience of building, developing, inspiring, and supporting a successful leadership team and can delegate appropriately.
• Is a confident and persuasive leader, who listens and values the views of others.
• Is approachable, with excellent communication skills.

Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged, please call 01332 700353 to arrange. Ideally, visits should take place on a Thursday or Friday.

Please also visit our website for further details of the school - https://www.sheltoni.derby.sch.uk/home

Shelton Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 12th April 2026

Interviews: 27th and 28th April 2026

Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs

or Call Debs Miller on 01629 539455 quoting the Job Reference JOB/26/00423

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A school that is proud of its achievements and its identity.
• A friendly and happy learning environment with a great range of events and the Shelton University. We operate a Forest School and have an Enhanced Resource Unit for SEND support.
• Friendly and caring children who are keen to learn.
• A dedicated and committed teaching and support staff.
• A commitment to continued professional development.
• A committed, supportive, and active Governing Board.
• Strong links with parents, carers and the community.

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.

Additional documents

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

RECRUITMENT PACK.pdf - 462 KB (opens in new tab)

About Shelton Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shelton Infant School website
• Email address: Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shelton-infant-school

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Arranging a visit to Shelton Infant School

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

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