Headteacher
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An Exciting Opportunity to Lead, Inspire and Make a Lasting Impact
Are you a passionate and innovative leader ready to build on the excellent work already done at a thriving primary school? Nether Alderley Primary School is looking for an impactful Headteacher to guide us into the next exciting chapter of our journey.
Nether Alderley is a welcoming, half-form entry school with a committed staff and pupils who embrace curiosity and challenge in all we do. The school was judged by Ofsted to be 'Good' in March 2022.
As a key part of our local community, we have strong relationships with families, local schools and local partners, ensuring that we are an active and visible presence beyond the classroom.
We are looking for a leader with vision, resilience and an optimistic outlook. You will be working with high calibre colleagues in the school, and across the Trust team, to support the school to build on its current successes, always living by the Trust Values of ‘Respect, Integrity and Optimism’. This is a hands-on role and the successful candidate will have a teaching commitment of two to three days alongside the leadership responsibilities.
The advertisement closes on Friday 27 February 2026 and applications are welcome up 12.00pm (noon) on that date through the Trust online recruitment portal.
We welcome school visits and can offer times on Wednesday 11 February at 9.30am or 11.00am, Friday 13 February at 9.30am and 11.00am or Tuesday 24 February 9.30am or 11.00am.
Please contact the School Bursar (email Laura Smith at l.smith@netheralderly.ht.school) to arrange a visit.
Interviews will take place on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 March 2026.