Headteacher (L10 - L16)

Salary details: £ - £

HEADTEACHER

for September 2025

ISR:  L10 - 16

NoR:  151

Be the best you can be

The Governors, staff and children are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader with a clear vision to build on the current successes of Newton Primary School. The school was judged to be ‘Good’ in March 2023 and we are now looking for a new leader who can support the school on its journey to be ‘Outstanding.’

Newton Primary School is full of happy, well behaved children. The school, which has an increasing roll, has a calm and purposeful feel to it and is well supported by the community. Newton Primary is part of a strong school cluster who share expertise in a collaborative and supportive way.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• Caring and high achieving children who are at the heart of everything we do.
• Enthusiastic and highly motivated staff and Governors.
• Strong and effective links with parents and community.

The successful candidate will: 

• Be committed to high standards and expectations for all.
• Further develop a culture where everyone’s contribution is valued and individuals are encouraged to succeed.
• Be an excellent communicator and be able to build relationships within the school and its wider community.
• Have strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills.

Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed – please contact us on 01773 872384.

Please also visit our website for further details of the school – www.newton.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

Closing date:               16 April 2025

Interviews:                   29 and 30 April 2025

Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting Job Reference JOB/25/00709

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.