Headteacher

Closing date: 10 September 2025

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Glebe Junior School is a much-loved school at the heart of its community, with over 380 pupils and a dedicated team of more than 50 staff. Located just off the M1, A38 and A610, we are easily accessible from Derby, Nottingham and Chesterfield.

We are proud of our:

• ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (July 2022)
• Strong pastoral and inclusive ethos — “The Glebe Way”
• Ambitious curriculum tailored to the needs of our children
• Forest school, outdoor learning spaces, and rich extracurricular provision
• Committed senior leadership team and governing board
  
  
  

We are not yet part of the Embark Federation — a well-respected multi-academy trust rooted in Derbyshire — but we are in the process of joining. This is an exciting opportunity for our next Headteacher to help shape our transition and drive collaboration across a growing network of like-minded schools.

We’re Looking for a Leader who:

• Is inspiring, approachable, and rooted in integrity
• Can nurture and challenge a strong SLT to even greater impact
• Has a deep understanding of inclusive practice and behaviour management
• Will ensure every child is known, valued and supported to thrive
• Promotes staff wellbeing, celebrates success and drives continuous improvement
• Can act as a visible leader across the school, the community and the Trust
  
  
  

What We Offer:

• Pupils who love learning and show great pride in their school
• A wide and comprehensive wellbeing, development benefits package
• A collaborative staff team committed to every child’s success
• Opportunities to shape the future of our school within the Embark Federation
• A values-driven culture centred on family, integrity, teamwork and success
  
  
  

Ready to Lead a School That Loves Learning and Loves Life?

We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact Liz James, School Business Manager, on 01773 811304 or email: [email protected]

Apply via My New Term:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/17174/EDV-2025-EMAT-00555

We do not accept CVs or agency applications.

Glebe Junior School and Embark Federation are committed to safeguarding; all appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Provisional Interview Date: 2 and 3 October 2025