Headteacher

Trent Vale Infant School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LP

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 March 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: L10-16

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.

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Demonstrates 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 and champions 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
• Has a proactive, resilient and forward-looking attitude, with the ability to respond effectively to challenge and change
• Champions partnership working and is eager to work closely within our federation and the wider school community

• Is a highly effective communicator who builds strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A dedicated and supportive team of professionals who share a clear vision and values and who are proud to be part our school
• Parents who are “overwhelmingly positive” about the school (Ofsted 2025)
• Children who love coming to school and enjoy their learning opportunities
• High-quality, ongoing professional development
• An active and effective relationship with a committed Governing Body dedicated to fostering a positive school culture
• The opportunity to thrive in our federation, working in close collaboration with others, sharing and developing your creativity and skills and benefiting from a shared ethos and approach

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.

IMPORTANT

• For an application pack, please contact: HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Thursday 16th April 2026

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 23rd April/Friday 24th April 2026

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the school office on 0115 9179224 or email office@trentvale.notts.sch.uk

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.

About Trent Vale Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Trent Vale Infant School website
• Email address: htrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/trent-vale-infant-school

Trent Vale Infant and Nursery School is proud to be a partner in the Trent Rylands Federation and is situated in Beeston Rylands, part of the thriving suburb of Beeston close to the river Trent, Attenborough nature reserve and the University of Nottingham. Our values and ethos are centred around placing children at the heart of all we do, celebrating success and effort both personally and academically.
Trent Vale is a happy, friendly and very caring school where the learning is fun and children are encouraged to achieve their potential both socially and academically. The school is situated at the heart of a very welcoming local community and we have fantastic outdoor spaces on site, including a large field, forest school area and pond.

Arranging a visit to Trent Vale Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk.

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