Headteacher (L12 - L18)

St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 8ZQ

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2027

• Closing date

  8 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 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

HEADTEACHER

for Easter 2027

ISR: L12 – L18

NoR: 192

‘Let love and kindness be the motivation behind all that you do.’ (1 Corinthians 16:14)

Due to the retirement of our Headteacher we are looking for a new Headteacher to take us in to our new chapter, to build on the strength of our school story so far and to continue our journey.

We are looking for:

• An inspirational and values-led leader who will embrace and further develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
• A strategic thinker with the vision and ambition to build on our strengths and lead the school confidently.
• An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• A visible, approachable and compassionate leader who can inspire, develop and support staff.
• Someone who will build excellent relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, Governors, the Church and wider community.

• Commitment to ensuring inclusion, addressing diversity and access, and removing barriers to learning and achievement for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

• Someone with the leadership and management skills to use the school’s people, resources and finances effectively.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed – please contact us on 01246 417243 and ask for Mrs McElvaney.

Please also visit our website for further details of the school –

www.st-andrewscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

Closing date: 8 November 2026

Interviews: 24 and 25 November 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 JOB/26/03116.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic and hardworking children who are proud of their school and keen to learn.
• A welcoming and inclusive school in which love and kindness underpin everything we do.
• A committed and supportive staff team, governing body, parent community and active PTFA.
• Strong relationships with the Church, the Methodist community, the Diocese and wider local community.
• A broad curriculum which places the needs of each child first and provides stimulating and memorable learning opportunities.
• A school with firm foundations and a genuine opportunity for its next Headteacher to shape its future; and
• A strong commitment to the successful candidate’s induction, continuing professional development and wellbeing.

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 - 639 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England/Methodist, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School website
• Email address: Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-cofe-methodist-aided-primary-school

Arranging a visit to St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

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

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