Headteacher
Peafield Lane Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 9PB22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
20 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £70,293.00 - £80,634.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Range, Points 15 to 21
Headteacher job summary
Lead with Passion. Inspire the Future. Become Our Next Headteacher.
Are you ready to lead a school where children thrive, teachers shine, and the community stands behind you? At Peafield Lane Academy, we’re searching for an exceptional Headteacher to take our already fantastic school to the next level.
Why Peafield Lane?
- Nestled in the heart of Mansfield Woodhouse, we’re more than just a school, we’re a community that believes in every child’s potential.
- Our reputation is outstanding, our children are enthusiastic and eager to learn, and our staff are dedicated and ready to innovate.
- We’re one of the founding members of the Flying High Partnership, a network of 33 schools working together to create incredible learning experiences.
What Makes Us Different?
We don’t just teach, we ignite curiosity, build confidence, and prepare children for a bright future. Our curriculum is built on four key principles:
- Empowering: Giving children the tools to succeed.
- Vocabulary-rich: Making communication and understanding central.
- Experiential: Hands-on, unforgettable learning.
- Relevant: Lessons that connect to the real world and inspire big dreams.
At Peafield Lane, we want every child to look forward with confidence and back with pride. Now, we’re looking for a Headteacher who shares that ambition and can lead us into an exciting new chapter.
Why This Role is for You
- A chance to shape the future of a school with big ambitions.
- A strong, supportive community that believes in teamwork.
- The freedom to lead with vision—every Flying High school is unique, and we celebrate that.
- A network of like-minded leaders—you won’t be doing this alone.
Who We’re Looking For
- A leader who’s bold, compassionate, and ready to make an impact.
- Someone who can unite a team and inspire excellence.
- A visionary who sees challenges as opportunities.
- Whether you’re an experienced Headteacher or ready for your first leadership role, if you have the passion and drive to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
Ready to Join Us?
This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and transform lives. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!
Application Information
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Angela Huthart, Director of Quality Assurance and School Improvement via HR@flyinghightrust.co.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact HR to arrange your visit.
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Peafield Lane Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Peafield Lane Academy website
Why Peafield Lane Academy?
We are a popular and well-respected school, drawing families from Mansfield Woodhouse and beyond, thanks to our reputation for excellence. Our mission is clear: to provide an engaging, exciting, and enriching education while ensuring our children are fully prepared for the next stages of their learning journey.
At Peafield Lane, we believe that education should be both fun and transformative. We’re dedicated to fostering a love of learning, while maintaining a sharp focus on achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.
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