Headteacher

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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) is a Multi Academy Trust that comprises of thirty-three schools, including primary, infant, junior, secondary, sixth form and nursery provision, across Derbyshire and within Derby City. Established in 2014 by the Diocese of Derby, DDAT is committed to providing high quality education for all children in their academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. As the leader of our primary school, the Headteacher for Hardwick Primary School will play a pivotal role in the next stage of the Trust’s development.

Providing strategic leadership for the school, you will ensure that the Trusts' vision for Hardwick Primary School is embedded and will:

• continue to provide a balanced and broadly-based education designed to enable all students to discover their strengths and to make the most of their talents.
• engender respect for individuality, difference, the importance of teamwork and the contribution that each student makes to the life of the school and local community.
• secure & sustain excellence in safeguarding students’ health and wellbeing.
• embed the ethos of the school as a Community school with an inclusive and supportive ethos which welcomes, values and nurtures all students regardless of background and of faith/no faith.
• develop the school’s value added curriculum in order to establish a centre of curriculum and scholastic excellence in the focus subjects which is also capable of leveraging whole-school performance.
• achieve Ofsted inspection judgements that reflect our ambition for this school to be a beacon of excellence.
• act successfully as a community hub, including through appropriate use of school facilities by community groups, and promoting community cohesion.

You will be motivated to release talent from each and every student, regardless of aptitude or background aiming for the strongest outcomes and full engagement in programmes of sport, the arts, interests and study in compulsory extended provision. You will fully support the Christian ethos of the school and Multi-Academy Trust, sharing our mission For every child and young person to embrace "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10).

In return, DDAT will offer you:

• Support from experienced DCEO/CEO to ensure that the post-holder receives the necessary professional development to be successful in the role, and have impact across the Trust
• Support from a dedicated team of school improvement officers with substantial and current experience of inspection and adding value to our schools
• An opportunity to work as part of a supportive wider team.
• A competitive salary and TPS pension contributions.
• Benefits including but not limited to; Free onsite parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, free eye tests and a contribution towards a pair of glasses for employees using VDU’s, Employee Assistance Programme.

School visits: To arrange an informal enquiry and/or to request a visit to the school please email hr@ddat.org.uk.

Please apply using the below link:  

Headteacher | SAMpeople Recruit

Interviews are scheduled for: Friday 17 July 2026

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. 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.

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.