Headteacher + (up to) 0.4.fte teaching commitment

Salary details: £ - £

Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a real difference?

The Governors of Norbury CE Primary School are seeking an ambitious and dedicated Headteacher to lead our welcoming school community. This is an exciting opportunity to build on our successes, champion high expectations for every child and shape the future of our school within its strong Christian ethos.

Ideally, the start date is 1^st January 2027 but this is flexible if candidates are unable to start until after the February or Easter holidays.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

About our school
Norbury CE Primary School is a small, thriving rural Church of England school near Ashbourne, set in beautiful surroundings and proud to be part of ACE Derbyshire Trust. Our school is filled with“laughter and learning”, where every child is known and valued as an individual. We are passionate about providing a caring Christian education which develops resilience, kindness and ambition, enriched by our strong commitment to outdoor learning and the opportunities our unique setting provides.

Provisional Interview Date: 19 and 20 November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 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.