Headteacher, Brinsley with Underwood
Full time / Salary band L11-L17 / Permanent
An opportunity has arisen for a new headteacher at Underwood C of E Primary School due to the retirement of our existing headteacher. This is a full-time post available from 1 September 2025.
Underwood C of E Primary is a thriving, nurturing and inclusive school that holds a strong sense of community at its heart. With a committed staff and enthusiastic pupils, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and more widely as people and citizens.
We are proud of our Christian ethos and the values that underpin our teaching and learning, which provide the foundation for a caring, respectful, and inspiring school experience for everyone.
The successful candidate will currently be a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or experienced Senior Leader. We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate leader who shares our school vision and ethos, and is committed to excellence in all aspects of the school. The successful candidate will possess the ability to inspire and motivate a team, have sound financial acumen, and a genuine passion for excellent primary education for the whole child.
The headteacher will have the opportunity to work closely with our respected and talented staff, supportive and enthusiastic governors, and an engaged community of parents and carers. We are looking for someone who can build on our successes, drive forward school improvement, lead with integrity and kindness, and uphold our Christian values.
We can offer:
- A supportive and cohesive approach in a “Being the best we can be” attitude in all aspects of school life.
- Well behaved and happy children who are kind, ready to learn and enjoy school.
- Dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking staff.
- Supportive and active Governors.
- A happy and cohesive school, where a high value is placed on respect, safety, care and well-being of everyone.
- A broad and exciting “learning for life” curriculum which emphasises the value of life experiences for children.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an ambitious and dynamic individual with strong management, leadership, interpersonal and teaching skills, and a compassionate approach.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning including embracing our “learning for life” curriculum and be outward looking.
- Uphold the schools Christian character in all aspects of school life.
- Be committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.
- Be committed to building links with parents, carers, and the wider community.
Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office on (01773) 782868.
Please also visit our website for further details: www.underwoodschool.co.uk
Underwood C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For an informal conversation or to visit the school, please contact George Bingham, Office Manager on (01773) 782868.
Applications: Please contact Governor Services on HTrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk or 0115 804 4666 for an application pack.
Closing date: 10am on Thursday 13th March 2025
Interviews: Monday 31 March and Tuesday 1 April 2025 (candidates required both days)