Head of School
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6AL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | e1727fcc-d020-438c-93e9-af6069bc9eef |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Head of School who:
• Is committed to developing their leadership practice in partnership with the Associate Headteacher, demonstrating openness to learning, coaching and professional growth
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Shows resilience, determination and creativity in supporting the delivery and sustainability of school improvement priorities
• Has the capacity to recognise and build on the school’s existing strengths, contributing to the ongoing development and embedding of the school’s vision and priorities
• Shares a clear educational philosophy and a commitment to implementing and strengthening the school’s curriculum and wider curriculum offer
• Has a track record of maintaining and improving high educational standards and expectations
• Has experience of implementing, managing and embedding effective whole-school or phase systems and processes
• Has experience of leading change through collaboration, supporting staff to engage positively with improvement priorities
• Keeps pupils at the heart of decision-making and everyday leadership practice
• Has the ability to improve teaching and learning through the coaching, support and development of teaching staff
• Uses data confidently to monitor, support and inform teaching, learning and school improvement
• Demonstrates a passion for learning and a commitment to applying this to their leadership practice
• Is committed to maintaining and strengthening positive relationships with parents, governors and the wider community, working in partnership with the Associate Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
In return, we will offer you:
• The benefits of being part of the forward-thinking leadership group
• The opportunity to work alongside amazing pupils, staff, parents and governors
• A supportive environment committed to collaborative working and high performance – leading a team of positive, skilled and hardworking professionals who thrive within a team focused atmosphere
• The opportunity to craft and refine your leadership skills
• An environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged
• Opportunities and support for professional growth and continuous professional development, both in your role as Head of School and as an integral part of the One Academy Trust Executive Leadership Team.
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling and physiotherapy.
Further details about the role
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please download the application form and return it to hr@oneacademytrust.co.uk
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed- please contact the school office to make an appointment on 01332 346222 or by emailing admin@derwentprimary.net.
Closing date: 12pm on 23rd March 2026
Interviews to be held week commencing 13th April 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Derwent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance including an online check for shortlisted candidates.. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).
We are seeking a Head of School who:
• Is committed to developing their leadership practice in partnership with the Associate Headteacher, demonstrating openness to learning, coaching and professional growth
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Shows resilience, determination and creativity in supporting the delivery and sustainability of school improvement priorities
• Has the capacity to recognise and build on the school’s existing strengths, contributing to the ongoing development and embedding of the school’s vision and priorities
• Shares a clear educational philosophy and a commitment to implementing and strengthening the school’s curriculum and wider curriculum offer
• Has a track record of maintaining and improving high educational standards and expectations
• Has experience of implementing, managing and embedding effective whole-school or phase systems and processes
• Has experience of leading change through collaboration, supporting staff to engage positively with improvement priorities
• Keeps pupils at the heart of decision-making and everyday leadership practice
• Has the ability to improve teaching and learning through the coaching, support and development of teaching staff
• Uses data confidently to monitor, support and inform teaching, learning and school improvement
• Demonstrates a passion for learning and a commitment to applying this to their leadership practice
• Is committed to maintaining and strengthening positive relationships with parents, governors and the wider community, working in partnership with the Associate Headteacher
What the school offers its staff
In return, we will offer you:
• The benefits of being part of the forward-thinking leadership group
• The opportunity to work alongside amazing pupils, staff, parents and governors
• A supportive environment committed to collaborative working and high performance – leading a team of positive, skilled and hardworking professionals who thrive within a team focused atmosphere
• The opportunity to craft and refine your leadership skills
• An environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged
• Opportunities and support for professional growth and continuous professional development, both in your role as Head of School and as an integral part of the One Academy Trust Executive Leadership Team.
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling and physiotherapy.
Further details about the role
If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please download the application form and return it to hr@oneacademytrust.co.uk
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed- please contact the school office to make an appointment on 01332 346222 or by emailing admin@derwentprimary.net.
Closing date: 12pm on 23rd March 2026
Interviews to be held week commencing 13th April 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Derwent Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance including an online check for shortlisted candidates.. This role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).