Headteacher
Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8LD15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- IPR 9 - 15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for early years and infant education? Do you believe in building strong foundations for learning and for life? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School is set within grounds which promote and enable learning through play and curiosity. The school is situated in Mansfield Woodhouse, a thriving town with a rich history close to Sherwood Forest.
At Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School, our aim‘We Nurture, We Flourish, We Achieve’is central to everything we do. We offer opportunities for our children to investigate, question, debate and challenge, to flourish and to be the very best they can be.We strive to ensure that our children leave our school feeling proud of their achievements and have developed the confidence and skills essential to develop a life-long love for learning.
We are seeking a Headteacher who:
- Demonstrates warmth, courage, clarity, integrity and care in all aspects of leadership, always striving for excellence
- Is an inspiring, inclusive leader who motivates, challenges and supports staff to perform consistently at a high level whilst championing staff wellbeing and professional development
- Is driven by a commitment to meet the diverse needs and ambitions of every child, particularly those who are most disadvantaged and those with SEND
- Values and celebrates a child’s personal development as highly as their academic achievement
- Is a highly effective communicator who builds strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community
- Is outward facing and is eager to work closely within our collaboration and beyond
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- A dedicated and supportive team of professionals who truly nurture and care for all aspects of children’s learning
- Children who “love coming to school” and are “inquisitive and confident learners” (Ofsted)
- A commitment to high-quality, ongoing professional development
- An active and effective relationship with a committed Governing Body dedicated to building on success whilst fostering a positive school culture
- The opportunity to thrive in our collaboration, working closely with others, sharing and developing your creativity and skills whilst benefiting from a shared ethos
Further information about the job
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the school office on 01623 455940 emailoffice24@nettleworth.notts.sch.uk
- For an application pack, please contact –HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk
- Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12 noon Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th July 2026 Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 15th/Thursday 16th July 2026
- • 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. • All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement. • The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
All posts in Primary Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.
Successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, social media background 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.
About Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School website
- Email address
- HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk
Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School is a popular school within the local community. We have a strong reputation and parents return to us generation after generation. We pride ourselves on being a well presented and attractive school for children and parents who want to join us. We are a busy, friendly and thriving school with high expectations for all pupils. We have seven infant / EYFS classes and a separate Nursery running 15 hours provision. We are a strong team and work well together.
Arranging a visit to Nettleworth Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk.
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