Headteacher
Ridgeway Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE23 1GG33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
2 April 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
- L13 - L19
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Blagreaves Federation Governing Board are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to start in September to lead Ridgeway Infant School. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, fun, inclusive and aspirational school as we continue to nurture the children and enable them to thrive.
We are looking for a headteacher who will lead our committed team as we move into a new school building and who will bring energy, compassion and enthusiasm to our school community.
We are looking for a candidate who will:
- Be an inspirational leader who will lead our dedicated and enthusiastic team to provide an environment that nurtures independence, fun and a desire to learn amongst our children.
- Build on our culture where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
- Continue to work collaboratively with our neighbouring junior school, Gayton Junior School.
- Lead us into our new building and make the most of an exciting opportunity to shape our learning space.
What the school offers its staff
- Delightful children who are happy to be at school and enjoy their learning.
- A thriving school where a high value is placed on the care and well-being of every child.
- A dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking staff and a committed and determined Governing Board.
-Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme or local government pension scheme, as applicable
- Opportunities for training and professional development
Further information about the job
We welcome visits and would encourage applicants to contact Michelle Hollis, School Business Manager, to arrange a visit w/c 13th April. Please call 07854 106857 or email mhollis@ridgeway.derby.sch.uk to make an appointment.
To support your application, please send a supporting statement letter of no more than 1500 words matching candidate’s skills and experience to the job description and person specification to Michelle Hollis.
Interview dates: w/c 18th May
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
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 Ridgeway Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 248 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ridgeway Infant School website
- Email address
- mhollis@ridgeway.derby.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 07854 106857
Ridgeway Infant School is a large three-form entry school with capacity for 270 children. The school is uniquely situated in extensive natural grounds with a well-established wildlife garden on site, in the suburbs of Derby City. The school opened in 1961.
There are seven classrooms in the main building along with a large hall, additional learning spaces and various offices. There are two terrapin classrooms located alongside the main playground. Despite the terrapin classrooms being located away from the main school building, the children in these classes are fully integrated into the life of the school. Our library is well resourced with a huge variety of books and has proven very popular with our families.
We utilise our locality to the full as part of our teaching and learning. Our curriculum is active and purposeful with many opportunities for learning outside the classroom, within our local community, Derby City and further afield.
The school stands in impressive open grounds which is maintained to a high standard. Our site includes a large, well-developed garden for Reception, Wildlife Garden, two sensory areas as part of the Rolls Royce Science Prize Project completed in 2015, Playtime Zones, Wild Flower Meadow and a Friendship Area along with an extensive school field.
Arranging a visit to Ridgeway Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mhollis@ridgeway.derby.sch.uk.
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