Head of School

Salary details: £ - £

Due to the recent promotion of the current Head of School, the Governors are seeking applications from a highly motivated, inspirational and successful school leader to be the Head of School of Leys Junior. 

The successful candidate must have leadership experience of school evaluation, strategic decision making and leading initiatives to bring about improvement.

This would be a great opportunity for anyone considering Headship and would like to increase their leadership experience, while having support from the Executive Head Teacher and the experienced staff.  The position is 0.5, Mondays and Tuesdays, while the Executive Head is off site, with Wednesday morning an opportunity to work together and handover.

We are a thriving Junior School, on the edge of Alfreton and pride ourselves on being committed to preparing children for their future, by providing a fun and enriching curriculum. 

Leys Junior School offers a warm and friendly learning environment with a dedicated, professional and supportive staff team. Please look at our website www.leysjuniorschool.org.uk to learn more about our school.

There may be a possibility to combine this role with a 0.5 teaching role, please enquire if you are interested in this.

The successful candidate will join our staff, from 1^st September 2026. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed with a prior appointment.  Please email Mrs Nichola Way nic.way@unity-fed.derbyshire.sch.uk or ring the office on 01773 832895 to book.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 18 May 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.