Headteacher

Mattersey Primary School, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 5ED

11 days remaining to apply

• 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 details about the role

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

About Mattersey Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 34 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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mattersey-primary-school

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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