Headteacher (L8 - L14)

Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School, High Peak, Derbyshire, SK23 7PQ

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 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: L8 - L14

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER for 1 September 2026

NOR: 79

ISR: L8 – L14

HAPPY HEARTS, ENQUIRING MINDS, PROMISING FUTURES

Furness Vale Primary School is a happy, vibrant, and successful primary school located in the beautiful Peak District. It prides itself on being small and nurturing with a flexible approach to learning. Ofsted stated that ‘children love their school’.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate new Headteacher to take us into our new chapter, building on the strength of our school story so far and to continue our journey.

The Governors would like to appoint an inspirational, committed and effective leader.

Candidates will:

• Demonstrate inspirational leadership and management
• Possess skills and expertise to continue to develop the highest standards of teaching and learning including SEND
• Be approachable, caring, and have integrity
• Possess strong financial management skills
• Have the skills to build on the talents of our existing dedicated and highly committed team
• Have the vision and skills to build on already high standards, further develop staff, and deliver a curriculum for excellence
• Continue our strong commitment and engagement with the Peak Edge Group of Schools (PEGS)

Visits by arrangements are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on 01663 744103 to arrange.

Please also visit our website for further details of the school - https://www.furnessvale.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Furness Vale Primary 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: 22nd March 2026

Interviews: 16th and 17th 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 JOB/26/00452.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Friendly, caring and cooperative children who are keen to learn
• Talented and loyal teaching and support staff
• A school where children leave as well-rounded members of the community
• A school where children reach their potential across a broad and stimulating curriculum
• An engaged and supportive Governing Body which is committed to your continuing professional development
• Parents who provide active and enthusiastic support to the school

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 - 488 KB (opens in new tab)

About Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: Headship.Recruitment@derbyshire.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/furness-vale-primary-and-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School

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

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