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With the retirement of our current Assistant Head Teacher, we are delighted to present this new opportunity.
This is a non-teaching post
Berridge Primary & Nursery School maintained ‘Good’ in all areas in the October 2024 Ofsted inspection. It is a split site community school which values being curious, resilient, cooperative, reflective, respectful and responsible. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative senior leader with the drive and commitment to help shape the future of our primary & nursery school alongside our senior leaders
We are looking for a school leader who will:
•Lead the vision, strategic direction, and development of Early Years
•Ensure that the curriculum reflects the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework ensuring it is ambitious, inclusive, and meets the needs of all learners.
•Oversee Early Years assessment practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and effective use of formative/ summative information to support children to make good progress.
•Promote inclusive practice that enables all children to thrive, including EAL, disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
•Lead early reading and phonics development across the school
•Lead training sessions and contribute to whole school CPD.
•Provide strategic whole school leadership, contributing effectively to the school’s vision and improvement priorities.
•Contribute fully to the strategic leadership and operational management of the whole school, demonstrating initiative an da commitment to excellence.
•Has a sound understanding of Safeguarding procedures and the role of the DSL in school
We can offer you:
●An inclusive school with a good reputation for developing successful caring children
●Pupils who are polite, respectful and have a desire to learn.
●A dedicated, caring and motivated team of staff who help and support each other including specialist teachers, learning mentors and parent support workers
●A supportive and committed Governing body
●Excellent CPD opportunities and support from the Nottingham Schools Trust and Local Authority.
The post is suitable for an ambitious person who will work alongside the rest of the senior leadership team to build upon our strengths, successes and achievements. It is a unique opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team and make a real impact on our school community.
Berridge Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Applicants are encouraged to undertake a visit to the school where they will be warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact Nashat Iqbal at Berridge Primary and Nursery School
In addition to an application form, you will need to submit a supporting statement, setting out relevant experience, skills and competencies.
Closing date for applications: 22/04/2026
Interviews will take place week beginning: 27/04/2026
Safeguarding Statement
Berridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to the posts below will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration (for qualified teaching staff), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and a Childcare Disqualification and Disqualification by Association Declaration (where applicable). A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. Please note that the DBS check will reveal all convictions, reprimands, cautions and bind overs even if considered spent within the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As part of the pre-check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.