Headteacher (L17 - L23)
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8695 |
Summary
HEADTEACHER required for 1 September 2026
NoR: 399 (including nursery)
ISR: L17 – L23
A Christian environment for growing, learning and fun
St John’s CofE Primary School and Nursery, in Belper, is a large and vibrant school set in generous grounds. We are looking for a forward-looking, ambitious, and experienced senior leader who is committed to maximising the progress and attainment of each of our children and the further development of our successful and popular school.
We offer:
- An exceptional and welcoming Christian learning community, preparing and empowering children for life in a changing world.
- Caring, responsible, confident and motivated children who are keen to learn and encouraged to aim high and achieve the best they can.
- Dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking staff.
- Supportive parents and Governors.
- The St John’s family - a safe and happy place, where we care for each other’s wellbeing and encourage, celebrate, flourish and have fun together.
- A wide range of extra-curricular sporting, creative, and residential activities.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an inspirational individual with proven leadership abilities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in innovative, inspirational, and high-quality teaching and learning.
- Build on our culture where individuals are encouraged to succeed, and everyone’s contribution is valued.
Visits to school are warmly welcomed/encouraged. Please contact recruitment@st-johnscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk to make arrangements.
Please also visit our website for further details of our school – www.stjohnsbelper.co.uk
Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children
Further details and an application pack are available on-line at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the reference number JOB/26/00423