Headteacher
Mattersey Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 5EDThis job expired on 12 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2025
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L6 - L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
We all matter at Mattersey. Pupils, staff, governors, our families and our wider community all play their part in the life of our school and are valued.
The governors are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Headteacher to lead our small and highly successful school.
The person we are looking for will be:
- a hardworking and nurturing professional who is passionate about standards and has high expectations;
- a team player who is child-focussed and ready to lead by example;
- a leader who can build on the school’s current strengths and improve learning further across the school by delivering the school’s strategy;
- able to lead effectively and develop the committed and skilled staff
- capable of working constructively in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community to reach the school’s objectives.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- a thriving and happy school where pupils and staff learn together;
- a supportive and motivated governing body;
- a working environment where pupils are keen to learn and enjoy new experiences; and
- access to high quality professional development.
Further information about the job
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Samantha Hill, Administration Officer, by calling 01777 817265 or by emailing office28@mattersey.notts.sch.uk
Application forms and further details are available from Governor Services by emailing HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk or by calling 0115 804 4666. Please visit the school’s website for more information at www.mattersey.notts.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
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.
About Mattersey Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 40 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mattersey Primary School website
- Email address
- office28@mattersey.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01777 817265
Mattersey is a small rural primary school in Bassetlaw that serves the villages of Mattersey and Mattersey Thorpe.
Arranging a visit to Mattersey Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office28@mattersey.notts.sch.uk.
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