Headteacher

Headteacher (L11 - L17)

Company: Teaching Vacancies
Salary: Not specified
Hours: Full-time
Location: Swadlincote, DE11 7ES
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 1 Oct 2026
Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEADTEACHER

For 12 April 2027

ISR: L11 - L17

NoR: 112

Our small, friendly, village school has a real family feel and is at the heart of the community. The Governors and staff are looking for an experienced senior leader, with a strong track record in whole school leadership and core learning.

The Headteacher we are looking for will:

• continue to develop the Christian ethos and vision of the School, alongside our Governors.
• demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• build on our culture where individuals are encouraged to succeed and everyone's contribution is valued.
• be committed to developing all staff through effective coaching, continued support and empowerment.
• be able to support positive relationships with pupils, parents, Governors, parish and wider community.
• be empathetic toward an inclusive faith-based education.
• Be an exceptional communicator who will build trusted and supportive partnerships with both staff and parents.

What the school offers its staff

As the Headteacher of Hartshorne CofE School you will have the support of an experienced teaching team and a committed Governing Body.

Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school directly to make an appointment on or email enquiries@hartshorne.derbyshire.sch.uk

Closing date: 29th October 2026

Interviews: 16th and 17th November 2026

Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on

Commitment to safeguarding

As a school we are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children, who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.

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• continue to develop the Christian ethos and vision of the School, alongside our Governors.
• demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• build on our culture where individuals are encouraged to succeed and everyone's contribution is valued.
• be committed to developing all staff through effective coaching, continued support and empowerment.
• be able to support positive relationships with pupils, parents, Governors, parish and wider community.
• be empathetic toward an inclusive faith-based education.
• Be an exceptional communicator who will build trusted and supportive partnerships with both staff and parents.
What the school offers its staff As the Headteacher of Hartshorne CofE School you will have the support of an experienced teaching team and a committed Governing Body.