Headteacher (L17 - L23)

HEADTEACHER required for 1 September 2026

NoR: 399 (including nursery)

ISR: L17 – L23

A Christian environment for growing, learning and fun

St John’s CofE Primary School and Nursery, in Belper, is a large and vibrant school set in generous grounds. We are looking for a forward-looking, ambitious, and experienced senior leader who is committed to maximising the progress and attainment of each of our children and the further development of our successful and popular school.

We offer:

• An exceptional and welcoming Christian learning community, preparing and empowering children for life in a changing world.
• Caring, responsible, confident and motivated children who are keen to learn and encouraged to aim high and achieve the best they can.
• Dedicated, enthusiastic and hardworking staff.
• Supportive parents and Governors.
• The St John’s family - a safe and happy place, where we care for each other’s wellbeing and encourage, celebrate, flourish and have fun together.
• A wide range of extra-curricular sporting, creative, and residential activities.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an inspirational individual with proven leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in innovative, inspirational, and high-quality teaching and learning.
• Build on our culture where individuals are encouraged to succeed, and everyone’s contribution is valued.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed/encouraged. Please contact recruitment@st-johnscofe.derbyshire.sch.uk to make arrangements.

Please also visit our website for further details of our school – www.stjohnsbelper.co.uk

Committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children

Further details and an application pack are available on-line at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the reference number JOB/26/00423

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.