Headteacher (L13 - L18)

Woodbridge Junior School, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7JA

39 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L13 - L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER

for 1st September 2026

ISR: L13 – L18

NoR: 223

Woodbridge Junior School is a very successful junior school with an unshakeable ethos and commitment to keeping the child at the heart of everything we do. The school is popular and is nearing capacity. Woodbridge is the epitome of an inclusive school with a focus on working closely with the whole family to increase opportunities and outcomes for our pupils. We are proud to be rated good by Ofsted, We now need an inspirational and innovative Headteacher to lead us on the next stage of our journey.

Governors are looking for a Headteacher who will continue to develop all aspects of the school including teaching and learning, governance, pupil outcomes and staff performance, whilst ensuring that the school remains inclusive and supportive of all members of its community.

It is essential that the Headteacher is a role model, whose ability and passionate approach to headship inspires, motivates and develops an able and committed staff team.

The ideal candidate will:

• be an inspirational leader, manager and team player, able to develop and articulate a clear vision for the future of the school;
• inspire all members of the school community to flourish in their roles ensuring that Woodbridge continues to be fully inclusive for all learners;
• be approachable, reflective, forward thinking, have high expectations and the ability to ensure positive outcomes for our children;
• have the ability to develop strong relationships with parents, governors, external agencies and build on our history of collaborative working;
• have a record of successfully implementing initiatives to raise standards;
• have experience of analysing and using school performance data to inform targeted interventions;
• have the ability to understand the importance of school self-evaluation and current Ofsted inspection process;
• demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• have had recent successful experience as Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.

What the school offers its staff

Our school has:

• an able, enthusiastic and committed staff, who put the needs of the child at the centre of everything they do;
• children with a passion for learning and a great attitude towards all that they do;
• a well-resourced learning environment;
• an experienced Governing Body, who have a high regard for the school and are supportive of the continuing CPD of the Headteacher.

We would urge candidates to visit the school prior to making an application so that we can answer any questions you may have. If you would like further information or to arrange a school visit, please telephone Emma Hanson on: 01773 833138.

Please also visit our website: www.woodbridge.derbyshire.sch.uk

Closing date: 1st March 2026

Interviews: 11th & 12th March 2026

Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 08456 058058 quoting Job Reference DCC/JOB/26/00209

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.

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About Woodbridge Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodbridge Junior School website
• Email address: Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodbridge-junior-school

Junior School in Alfreton, Derbyshire

Arranging a visit to Woodbridge Junior School

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

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