John Clifford Primary School
Nottinghamshire
£73,105 - £84,699 per year
Salary:
L15-L21
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
15 September 2025
Job overview
John Clifford is no ordinary school — and this is a rare opportunity to lead it into its next chapter.
John Clifford is a vibrant, inclusive, and creative learning community that celebrates individuality, champions kindness, and nurtures every child to grow, belong, and thrive.
Set in the heart of Beeston, our school is a place where diversity is celebrated, relationships are central, and every member of our community is given the support to flourish.
We are now seeking a Headteacher who will continue to cultivate this vision — someone who brings strategic clarity, deep empathy, and a commitment to enabling every child and adult in the school to thrive.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
* Has a clear, inclusive vision for learning and leadership.
* Nurtures the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally.
* Champions equity, celebrates diversity, and builds strong community partnerships.
* Empowers and supports a reflective and skilled staff team.
* Builds warm, respectful relationships with pupils, staff, families and governors.
* Leads with integrity, resilience, and a belief in every child's potential.
Why John Clifford?
* Our children are curious, creative, and full of promise.
* We believe in child-centred education, rooted in kindness, creativity, and a love of learning.
* Our staff are passionate, dedicated, and deeply invested in our values.
* We offer a supportive and inclusive culture, where innovation is encouraged.
* We offer a unique package of well-being support and personal development opportunities.
White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It's an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.
Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.
Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us )
This is a rare opportunity to lead a school where your values, your vision, and your leadership will make a lasting difference.
We warmly encourage visits to the school — come and experience John Clifford for yourself.
To arrange a visit, please contact the school office by email on or telephone
To discuss the way the Trust works with schools and school leaders, please arrange a visit or speak to the Trust CEO by contacting Karen Sims, HR Manager, on
Applications for the post must be submitted by 9.00 am on Monday 15 September 2025 via our online application form, which can be found via the Careers page of the Trust's website:
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th September 2025
White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.
All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust's safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).
Claire Shaw
CEO
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About John Clifford Primary School
John Clifford Primary School
Nether Street, Beeston, Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG9 2AT
United Kingdom
At John Clifford School, we strive to 'be our best' in all that we do, positively contributing to our lives and those of others. We are a strong and passionate staff team with many unique strengths and interests which we bring into our environment to enhance the experiences of our learners. We work closely with our families, recognising the partnership that we must share for the success of our children. We proudly celebrate the union of our school, our families and our community through our curriculum and school events. The dedication of the whole team and the commitment they have to each and every child enables us to live out our philosophy that 'together we will be successful.
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