Headteacher

St Laurence Church of England Primary School, Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Salary: L11 – L17

Contract Type: Permanent 

Available: 1 September 2025

NOR: 170

The Trust and Local Academy Committee of St Laurence Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint an inspirational, forward-thinking Headteacher to lead our welcoming Primary School.

St Laurence Church of England Primary School is a proud member of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (www.ddat.org.uk) and enjoys a positive relationship with a team of professionals providing effective support in school improvement and operations.

At St Laurence Church of England Primary School, children are at the heart of all our work, and you aim for our school family to learn with love and laughter and to grow in God’s grace. Our priority is to deliver high quality teaching and learning whilst at the same time providing rich and enjoyable learning experiences. Everything we do as a school is to ensure that the children achieve their very best: it is our job to ensure that they all reach for the highest levels of personal achievement and development.

Are you already a serving Headteacher or a highly experienced Head of school / Deputy Headteacher, and eager for a new and stimulating challenge? You will be excited about operating in an environment where your ideas and enthusiasm can be directed to help develop your own school as well as have an impact across a vibrant and growing Multi-Academy Trust.

You are an enthusiastic and adaptable leader who:

• Models the values and vision of the school and the Trust
• Has regard and respect for the experiences, knowledge and cultural diversity that every child brings to school and use this as a foundation for improving standards;
• Values the achievements of all children and provides opportunities to develop self-confidence and a positive self-image to encourage life in all its fullness;
• Provides a supportive culture in which all staff are encouraged to extend, develop and share their expertise;
• Offers all children equal access to the curriculum and all aspects of school life; where individual differences are appreciated, celebrated, understood and accepted;
• Encourages children to become good citizens holding British values, by developing caring attitudes, tolerance and respect towards themselves, other children, adults, their school and their community.

In return we can offer you:

• Happy children who are eager to learn;
• Dedicated, hardworking and committed teaching and support staff;
• A commitment to continued professional development;
• A supportive Academy Trust and active Local Academy Committee;
• A happy learning environment with the chance to apply your ideas and skills to a school that is thriving and ready for you to take charge.

Applications should be made using the DDAT application forms only, available at https://ddat.org.uk/vacancies/, and submitted to HR@ddat.org.uk by the closing date.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion please contact the school office on 01159 728469.

Closing date for applications: Midnight 9^th February 2025

Interview date: 27^th and 28^th February 2025