03 Mar Headteacher
Salary: L14-20
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Provisional Interviews: 31 March and 1 April 2025
Start Date: September 2025
Job outline
Headteacher
St Peter’s Church of England Junior School
Salary: L14-20
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start date: September 2025
The Local Academy Committee of St Peter’s Church of England Junior School are looking to appoint an inspirational, forward-thinking headteacher to lead this popular and welcoming Junior School. St Peter’s Church of England Junior School is a proud member of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust and enjoys positive relationships with the team of professionals providing effective support in school improvement and operations.
This is a pivotal role in the school’s leadership structure; a role where you will shape the future with drive and ambition, building on the foundations that have been laid.
You are an enthusiastic and adaptable leader who:
- 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;
- 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;
- Will drive school improvement and pursue the highest academic standards.
We can offer:
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 where you can apply your ideas and skills to make a real difference.
Applications should be made using the DDAT application forms and submitted to HR@ddat.org.uk by the closing date.
Closing date for applications: 23 March 2025 at midnight
Interview date: 31 March and 1 April 2025
Application information
Applications should be made using the DDAT application forms and submitted to HR@ddat.org.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.
Closing Date: 23 March 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interviews: 31 March and 1 April 2025
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
