Headteacher (L12 - L18)
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 April 2026 |
| Location: | High Peak, Derbyshire, SK22 4AY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b8188feb-b979-41ea-84b4-b577cb4cbbc7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
HEADTEACHER
Required for 1 September 2026
NoR: 216
ISR: L12 - L18
HAPPY, HEALTHY, HIGH ACHIEVERS
Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, we are looking for a new Headteacher for our successful school. New Mills, in Derbyshire's Peak District, is famous for the Torrs Riverside Park, a dramatic gorge featuring the award-winning Millennium Walkway. Our school benefits from good transport links to Manchester and Sheffield.
We are a one form entry, inclusive and family orientated school, striving to continually build on our current strengths. We have extensive grounds with a focus on outdoor learning with a woodland trail and a Forest School.
Are you the person to take us to our new chapter, to build on the strength of our school story so far and to continue our journey? Can you lead this adventure?
We are looking for an enthusiastic leader who:
• Can build excellent relationships with children, staff, parents, Governors and the wider community and promote a restorative approach
• Is committed to excellence in teaching and learning with an inclusive ethos and promotion of a strong SEND team
• Values and promotes a broad and balanced curriculum that meets all children’s needs
• Will help children enjoy their learning while realising their full potential and connecting with the secondary schools to ensure a positive transition
• Will promote the emotional wellbeing of staff
• Will continue our strong commitment and partnership working with the PTA and the Peak Edge Group of Schools (PEGS)
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged, please call 01663 744453 to arrange.
New Mills Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Interviews: 27 & 28 April 2026
Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the Job Reference JOB/26/00681.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A friendly and happy learning environment
• Motivated children, dedicated staff and supportive parents
• A well-resourced and spacious environment with expansive outdoor spaces
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A committed, supportive and active Governing Board
• A wealth of extra-curricular sporting, creative, and residential activities.
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.
HEADTEACHER
Required for 1 September 2026
NoR: 216
ISR: L12 - L18
HAPPY, HEALTHY, HIGH ACHIEVERS
Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, we are looking for a new Headteacher for our successful school. New Mills, in Derbyshire's Peak District, is famous for the Torrs Riverside Park, a dramatic gorge featuring the award-winning Millennium Walkway. Our school benefits from good transport links to Manchester and Sheffield.
We are a one form entry, inclusive and family orientated school, striving to continually build on our current strengths. We have extensive grounds with a focus on outdoor learning with a woodland trail and a Forest School.
Are you the person to take us to our new chapter, to build on the strength of our school story so far and to continue our journey? Can you lead this adventure?
We are looking for an enthusiastic leader who:
• Can build excellent relationships with children, staff, parents, Governors and the wider community and promote a restorative approach
• Is committed to excellence in teaching and learning with an inclusive ethos and promotion of a strong SEND team
• Values and promotes a broad and balanced curriculum that meets all children’s needs
• Will help children enjoy their learning while realising their full potential and connecting with the secondary schools to ensure a positive transition
• Will promote the emotional wellbeing of staff
• Will continue our strong commitment and partnership working with the PTA and the Peak Edge Group of Schools (PEGS)
Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged, please call 01663 744453 to arrange.
New Mills Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Interviews: 27 & 28 April 2026
Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the Job Reference JOB/26/00681.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A friendly and happy learning environment
• Motivated children, dedicated staff and supportive parents
• A well-resourced and spacious environment with expansive outdoor spaces
• A commitment to continued professional development
• A committed, supportive and active Governing Board
• A wealth of extra-curricular sporting, creative, and residential activities.
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.