What skills and experience we're looking for HEADTEACHER for 1 September 2026 NOR: 79 ISR: L8 – L14 HAPPY HEARTS, ENQUIRING MINDS, PROMISING FUTURES Furness Vale Primary School is a happy, vibrant, and successful primary school located in the beautiful Peak District. It prides itself on being small and nurturing with a flexible approach to learning. Ofsted stated that ‘children love their school’. We are looking for a dynamic and passionate new Headteacher to take us into our new chapter, building on the strength of our school story so far and to continue our journey. The Governors would like to appoint an inspirational, committed and effective leader. Candidates will: • Demonstrate inspirational leadership and management • Possess skills and expertise to continue to develop the highest standards of teaching and learning including SEND • Be approachable, caring, and have integrity • Possess strong financial management skills • Have the skills to build on the talents of our existing dedicated and highly committed team • Have the vision and skills to build on already high standards, further develop staff, and deliver a curriculum for excellence • Continue our strong commitment and engagement with the Peak Edge Group of Schools (PEGS) Visits by arrangements are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on 01663 744103 to arrange. Please also visit our website for further details of the school - https://www.furnessvale.derbyshire.sch.uk/ Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing date: 22nd March 2026 Interviews: 16th and 17th April 2026 Further details and an application pack are available online at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/jobs or Call Derbyshire on 01629 533190 quoting the Job Reference JOB/26/00452. What the school offers its staff We can offer: • Friendly, caring and cooperative children who are keen to learn • Talented and loyal teaching and support staff • A school where children leave as well-rounded members of the community • A school where children reach their potential across a broad and stimulating curriculum • An engaged and supportive Governing Body which is committed to your continuing professional development • Parents who provide active and enthusiastic support to the school Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.