At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a dynamic Nursery School, focusing on Early Years education.
- Company: South Normanton Nursery School, committed to child-led learning and community involvement.
- Benefits: Supportive staff, professional development opportunities, and collaborative projects with local schools.
- Other info: Join us in nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives and lead a passionate team towards excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in Early Years education and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45900 - 56100 £ per year.
What skills and experience we're looking for:
- A passionate leader and teacher of Early Years' education, with a relentless drive for excellence;
- An excellent communicator, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others and the vision and dedication to bring about a clear strategic direction for improvement so that children, families and staff can thrive;
- Committed to continuing our child led approach to learning;
- Committed to supporting young children with SEND and who holds the National Award for Special Education Needs Co-ordination, NPQ SEN or be willing to work towards it;
- Able to continue on the successful school improvement trajectory that the school is currently on whilst being able to identify areas for development which will enhance the excellent Early Years' provision already in place;
- Able to advance our plans for an SEN development unit due to commence in September 2026.
Our Nursery School is one where improving outcomes for ALL children is at the heart of our provision and children's well-being is a priority. The successful candidate will be an excellent leader who inspires and motivates staff and children alike and recognises the power of child led learning through play using our excellent indoor and outdoor facilities. The future Headteacher should be in possession of excellent leadership skills, high quality teaching and learning strategies, and have the ability to nurture strong and open relations with staff, children and families to raise aspiration and improve achievement. Experience in Early Years' provision is essential, along with a love of outdoor learning.
Are you the passionate and visionary leader who can continue our journey in a changing climate? If so, we would like to meet you.
Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.
Interviews: Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October 2026
What the school offers its staff:
- Friendly, enthusiastic, challenging and supportive staff and Governing Body;
- A school with high aspirations for, and involvement with, all our children and families who deserve the very best;
- The opportunity to develop your professional skills and experience;
- Excellent support from the community;
- Exciting opportunities to take part in collaborative projects with the other maintained Nursery Schools in Derbyshire and the local cluster of schools.
Commitment to safeguarding:
We follow all DCC guidance with regards to safeguarding. We have a duty to:
- Take action if we suspect any of our children are at risk;
- Provide a safe and secure environment for children/adults;
- Follow DCC guidelines for Safer Recruitment;
- Check all staff/adults in a supervisory role have appropriate checks such as DBS;
- Share any concerns with the relevant services.
We consider children in early years to be vulnerable due to their age – therefore specific teaching about safety and safeguarding is embedded in our teaching throughout the year.
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