Head Teacher

Job details

• Job role: - Headteacher

• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

• Working pattern: Full time

• Contract type: Permanent

• Full-time equivalent salary: L18 - L24

Head Teacher job summary

Head Teacher

[Employer hidden], Nottingham

Lead and Inspire

[Employer hidden] is looking for an exceptional leader who believes in the power of education to change lives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a thriving, diverse and ambitious school at the heart of the Netherfield community — supported by the collective strength, values and vision of Equals Trust.

Our school is proud of its nurturing ethos, strong inclusive practice and commitment to developing the whole child. Due to our current Head Teacher retiring. we seek a Head Teacher who will champion excellence, further strengthen our culture, and ensure every pupil has the very best start in life.

Netherfield offers a distinctive 2–11 age range, reflecting our strong belief in the importance of early education. We have a proven track record of enabling disadvantaged children to achieve their full potential, a core part of the school’s identity and values. As a recognised Reading School, the school is rightly proud of its strong reading culture, which underpins learning and supports pupils’ success across the curriculum.

About the Role

As our Head Teacher, you will:

• Provide strategic, compassionate and values‑driven leadership
• Build on our strong foundations to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure high standards of teaching, learning and safeguarding
• Work closely with an engaged Governing Body
• Contribute to Trust‑wide leadership, collaborating with Heads across Equals Trust to shape practice, share expertise and support each other

You will join a community of leaders who believe in inclusion, integrity and aspiration — and who place children at the centre of every decision.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a Head Teacher who:

• Has a compelling, child‑centred vision for primary and early years education
• Inspires trust, confidence and enthusiasm in pupils, staff and families
• A visible and approachable leader, who is present in the life of the school, known to pupils and parents, and actively engaged with the community.
• Leads with emotional intelligence, clarity and integrity
• Brings strong people‑leadership skills and a commitment to staff wellbeing
• Builds authentic partnerships with the community
• Champions inclusion, equity and safeguarding excellence

What We Offer in Return

Joining [Employer hidden] and Equals Trust means:

• Leading a well‑established, proudly community‑focused primary and nursery school
• Genuine autonomy to lead, coupled with the strength and support of a collaborative Trust
• A forward‑thinking and supportive Governing Body
• High‑quality professional development and leadership networks across Equals Trust
• Opportunities to contribute to Trust‑wide strategy and system leadership
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Visits & Applications

We encourage prospective candidates to visit [Employer hidden]. Come and experience our ethos first‑hand and meet the team.

Our current Head Teacher, Jon Crone, would be delighted to show you around. Home - [Employer hidden] [contact hidden]

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

[Employer hidden] and Equals Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS, online searches for shortlisted candidates, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media
• prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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