Headteacher (L14 - L20)

Headteacher

For Easter 2027

ISR: L14 to L20

Estimated number on roll: 250

“LetYour Light Shine” (Matthew 5:16)

We are seeking a Headteacher to lead thenext chapter at Codnor, building on our school’s strengths and securing lastingimprovements in education and outcomes for our children. Our Christian visionreflects our belief that every child should feel valued, fulfil their potentialand have the opportunity to flourish.

We are looking for

• An inspirational, values-ledleader who will embrace and further develop our distinctive Christian ethos.
• A strategic thinker with theambition, experience and judgement to lead sustainable school improvement.
• An excellent classroompractitioner with a strong understanding of teaching, learning and curriculumacross Early Years, KS1 and KS2.
• A visible, approachable leaderwho can inspire, develop and support staff.
• Someone who will build strongrelationships with children, staff, parents and carers, Governors, the Churchand wider community.
• A commitment to inclusion andremoving barriers to learning and achievement, including for pupils withspecial educational needs and/or disabilities.
• The leadership and managementskills to use the school’s people, resources and finances effectively.

Visits to theschool by arrangement are warmly welcomed. Please contact Jackie Waller on01773 742537.

Please visit our website: https://www.codnor.derbyshire.sch.uk/

Closing date:Sunday 15 November 2026

Interviews: Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December 2026

We are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share thiscommitment. The role involves regulated activity with children. Appointment issubject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS checkwith children’s barred list information. A criminal record will not necessarilyprevent appointment; cases are considered individually according to the roleand information provided.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitationof Offenders Act 1974, subject to protections for filtered convictions andcautions. It is an offence to apply if barred from regulated activity withchildren. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches.

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