Headteacher

Meadow Farm Community Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6TZ

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 January 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 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L14 - L21 £71,330 - £84,699

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An inspirational and ambitious leader who is able to motivate both staff and pupils to achieve their potential
• Able to demonstrate strong strategic leadership across all aspects of the school
• Have a proven track record of improving outcomes while in a Senior Leadership role at a primary school
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff, parents and pupils
• Able to sustain and promote high quality teaching and learning across school

What the school offers its staff

Meadow Farm Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and nurturing school, which places emphasis on promoting high standards and providing a broad and inclusive curriculum. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in October 2023 www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports) which graded the school as ‘Good’ overall.

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

Meadow Farm Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff to have the same commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Headteacher documentation pack (FV1).doc - 2.04 MB (opens in new tab)

Headteacher advert.doc - 1.45 MB (opens in new tab)

About Meadow Farm Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 169 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meadow Farm Community Primary School website
• Email address: admin@meadowfarm.derby.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332 662631
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadow-farm-community-primary-school

Community Primary School

Arranging a visit to Meadow Farm Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@meadowfarm.derby.sch.uk.

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