Headteacher
| Posting date: | 17 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S7 2LN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5e3865f1-9e4c-49d6-b525-a95093904b57 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspiring, friendly and outward-facing headteacher who will build on Dobcroft’s strong foundations while bringing their own innovative ideas to the school. Engaging with staff and children alike, you will be a ‘face on the yard’, visible throughout our community, and eager to work with parents, the Local Governing Board, and colleagues across the Trust.
In addition, our next headteacher will:
• have demonstrable experience of delivering successful whole school improvement.
• share the high expectations of our parents and carers.
• be resilient, positive-minded and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• promote leadership within school, ensuring all employees have the opportunity to develop.
• support the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and children.
We are looking for a creative, innovative and visionary headteacher who will adapt the practice at the school, rather than merely maintaining it. Most importantly of all, the next headteacher of Dobcroft Nursery Infant School will share our desire to see every child be the best they can be. If this sounds like you, please get in touch for more information – we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• the opportunity to work with our fantastic children and their families, a friendly and experienced team of staff, and a supportive Local Governing Board with a breadth of knowledge and experience.
• the opportunity to collaborate and meaningfully engage with headteachers and leaders from across the Trust.
• our commitment to your work/life balance and ongoing professional development.
Further details about the role
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a caring, vibrant and inclusive school where the focus is on ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Based in the southwest of the city, we serve a supportive and highly engaged community that shares our ambitious aspirations for its children. We play an active role within Peak Edge Academy Trust and have an excellent reputation across the city, not least for the quality of our SEND provision. Inclusion is central to the school, with every child supported to achieve the best possible outcomes. We do this is by creating a safe and stimulating environment that promotes confident, curious and happy learners. This can only be realised through the strong partnerships we have with our families.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. You can arrange a visit, or an informal discussion with the current headteacher, by contacting the school office on 0114 236 8099.
Completed applications, and any queries about salary or the recruitment process, should be addressed to Scott Glover, Glover Recruitment Consultancy, at scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk, or by calling him on 0776677 3682. Applications should be submitted using the attached Peak Edge application form (please contact Scott if you require this in a different format). In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, CVs will not be accepted, nor will applications submitted using other forms.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
We are looking for an inspiring, friendly and outward-facing headteacher who will build on Dobcroft’s strong foundations while bringing their own innovative ideas to the school. Engaging with staff and children alike, you will be a ‘face on the yard’, visible throughout our community, and eager to work with parents, the Local Governing Board, and colleagues across the Trust.
In addition, our next headteacher will:
• have demonstrable experience of delivering successful whole school improvement.
• share the high expectations of our parents and carers.
• be resilient, positive-minded and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• promote leadership within school, ensuring all employees have the opportunity to develop.
• support the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and children.
We are looking for a creative, innovative and visionary headteacher who will adapt the practice at the school, rather than merely maintaining it. Most importantly of all, the next headteacher of Dobcroft Nursery Infant School will share our desire to see every child be the best they can be. If this sounds like you, please get in touch for more information – we would love to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• the opportunity to work with our fantastic children and their families, a friendly and experienced team of staff, and a supportive Local Governing Board with a breadth of knowledge and experience.
• the opportunity to collaborate and meaningfully engage with headteachers and leaders from across the Trust.
• our commitment to your work/life balance and ongoing professional development.
Further details about the role
Dobcroft Nursery Infant School is a caring, vibrant and inclusive school where the focus is on ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Based in the southwest of the city, we serve a supportive and highly engaged community that shares our ambitious aspirations for its children. We play an active role within Peak Edge Academy Trust and have an excellent reputation across the city, not least for the quality of our SEND provision. Inclusion is central to the school, with every child supported to achieve the best possible outcomes. We do this is by creating a safe and stimulating environment that promotes confident, curious and happy learners. This can only be realised through the strong partnerships we have with our families.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. You can arrange a visit, or an informal discussion with the current headteacher, by contacting the school office on 0114 236 8099.
Completed applications, and any queries about salary or the recruitment process, should be addressed to Scott Glover, Glover Recruitment Consultancy, at scott@gloverrecruitment.co.uk, or by calling him on 0776677 3682. Applications should be submitted using the attached Peak Edge application form (please contact Scott if you require this in a different format). In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, CVs will not be accepted, nor will applications submitted using other forms.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children; we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose any cautions or convictions prior to interview. The amendments to the ROA Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are therefore not subject to disclosure to employers. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.