Headteacher

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Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people, especially those who need it most?
Are you ready to take the next bold step in your leadership journey?
Do you thrive on the challenge and reward of working in communities where your impact truly matters?

If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

Springfield Junior School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious school community. With 195 pupils across Years 3 to 6, including a thriving Enhanced Resource provision for 16 children with EHCPs, our school is a place where every child is known, valued, and inspired. 

Why Us?

We believe in the power of education to transform lives. We’re proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. We’re looking for a leader who shares our values and is ready to build on the progress we’ve made. 

As part of QEGSMAT, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.
• High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.
• A passionate, committed wider team focused on:
• Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.
• Driving social change through education.
• Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.
• Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing. 

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a Headteacher who:

• Leads with integrity, empathy, and ambition.
• Can inspire and motivate others to care deeply about our children and their development.
• Is ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of leading in a community with high levels of deprivation.
• Values collaboration and is eager to work closely with the Trust and wider school community. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future. 

QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding 

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks. 

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation about the role, or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this.  Please contact Sharon Taylor on 01335 340830. 

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://springfield.derbyshire.sch.uk/

or, on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldJuniorsSwad/ 

To apply for this position, please visit:  https://qegsmat.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies 

Interview dates:                    25^th and 26^th September 2025

Start date:                              1^st January 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.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.