Headteacher

Date posted: 15/09/2026

Location: East Midlands, GB

Postcode: NG32 3JE

Application closing date: 30/09/2026

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026

Interviews: October 2026 - Date TBC

Job details

Job title: Headteacher

Job reference: 000012478

Working Pattern: Blank

Salary: L17 - L24 (£76,772 - £90,255)

Contract type: Established

Job category/type: Teaching

Location

Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary and Nursery School

Hours

32.5 hours a week, 52 weeks a year

About Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT)

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises thirty-three schools, including primary, infant, junior, secondary, sixth form and nursery provision, across Derbyshire and within Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Role Overview

As the leader of our primary and nursery school, the Headteacher for Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School will play a pivotal role in the next stage of the Trust's development. Providing strategic leadership for the school, you will ensure that the Trust's vision for Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary and Nursery School is embedded and will:

Continue to provide a balanced and broadly-based education designed to enable all students to discover their strengths and to make the most of their talents

Engender respect for individuality, difference, the importance of teamwork and the contribution that each student makes to the life of the school and local community

Secure & sustain excellence in safeguarding students' health and wellbeing

Embed the ethos of the school as a Church of England school with an inclusive and supportive Christian ethos which welcomes, values and nurtures all students regardless of background and of faith/no faith

Develop the school's value added curriculum in order to establish a centre of curricular and scholastic excellence in the focus subjects which is also capable of leveraging whole-school performance

Achieve Ofsted inspection judgements that reflect our ambition for this school to be a beacon of excellence

Act successfully as a community hub, including through appropriate use of school facilities by community groups, and promoting community cohesion

Motivation and Support

You will be motivated to release talent from each and every student, regardless of aptitude or background aiming for the strongest outcomes and full engagement in programmes of sport, the arts, interests and study in compulsory extended provision. You will fully support the Christian ethos of the school and Multi-Academy Trust, sharing our mission "For every child and young person to embrace 'life in all its fullness' (John 10:10)."

What we Offer

Support from experienced DCEO/CEO for professional development and impactful leadership

Support from a dedicated team of school improvement officers with inspection experience

An opportunity to work as part of a supportive wider team

A competitive salary and TPS pension contributions

Benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests, contribution towards glasses for VDU users, Employee Assistance Programme, and flexible working options

School visits – for inquiries and visits, please email

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of children and staff and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to references, checks, and necessary DBS and pre-employment verifications. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and disclosure of cautions, convictions, reprimands, or warnings not protected are required.

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job title Headteacher Job reference 000012478 Date posted 15/09/2026 Application closing date 30/09/2026 Working Pattern Blank Salary L17 - L24 (£76,772 - £90,255) Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Teaching Attachments Blank Job description Location: Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary and Nursery School Hours: 32.5 hours a week, 52 weeks a year Contract type: Established Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises thirty-three schools, including primary, infant, junior, secondary, sixth form and nursery provision, across Derbyshire and within Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. As the leader of our primary and
nursery school, the Headteacher for Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School will play a pivotal role in the next stage of the Trust's development. Providing strategic leadership for the school, you will ensure that the Trust's vision for Walter Evans CofE Aided Primary and Nursery School is embedded and will: continue to provide a balanced and broadly-based education designed to enable all students to discover their strengths and to make the most of their talents engender respect for individuality, difference, the importance of teamwork and the contribution that each student makes to the life of the school and local community secure & sustain excellence in safeguarding students' health and wellbeing embed the ethos of the school as a Church of England school with an inclusive and supportive Christian ethos which welcomes, values and nurtures all students regardless of background and of faith/no faith develop the school's value added curriculum in order to
establish a centre of curricular and scholastic excellence in the focus subjects which is also capable of leveraging whole-school performance achieve Ofsted inspection judgements that reflect our ambition for this school to be a beacon of excellence act successfully as a community hub, including through appropriate use of school facilities by community groups, and promoting community cohesion You will be motivated to release talent from each and every student, regardless of aptitude or background aiming for the strongest outcomes and full engagement in programmes of sport, the arts, interests and study in compulsory extended provision. You will fully support the Christian ethos of the school and Multi-Academy Trust, sharing our mission For every child and young person to embrace "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10). In return, DDAT will offer you: Support from experienced DCEO/CEO to ensure that the post-holder receives the necessary professional development to be successful

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