Headteacher (L8 - L14)

Crich Junior School, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DF

38 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8 - L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER

For 1 September 2026

ISR: L8 – L14

NoR: 88

Our happy, caring community school

We are looking for a leader who will embrace the things that make Crich Junior School special, while bringing a fresh perspective and energy to help us grow.

We are looking for someone who:

• Will invest time in getting to know our team, families and our community and can maintain and extend these excellent relationships with the wider school community.
• Will help children enjoy their learning and be the best that they can be.
• Has the ability to maintain the current inclusive ethos of the school.
• Is strong, fair, kind and approachable.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed – please contact us on 01773 852384.

Please also visit our website for further details of the school – www.crich-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

Closing date: 6th April 2026

Interviews: 23rd and 24th April 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.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Children who enjoy coming to school.
• A wonderful, varied learning environment and a strong enrichment programme prioritising the holistic development of our children.
• A strong team of staff and volunteers. A strong and dedicated team of staff and volunteers who thrive on trust and collaboration
• Committed and supportive parents and Governing Body.

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 - CJS.pdf - 429 KB (opens in new tab)

About Crich Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 86 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crich Junior School website
• Email address: Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crich-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Crich Junior School

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

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