Headteacher
NOR 312, Age Range 3 – 7
Required for September 2010

The children, along with the parents, governors and staff at Alvaston Infant and Nursery School are looking for a new Headteacher.

We are looking for someone with the vision, enthusiasm and inspiration to build on our success, following the retirement at the end of the Summer term of our current Headteacher.

Our school:
• Is committed to outstanding achievement for all children
• Has dedicated and caring staff
• Has an excellent collaborative relationship with parents and the community
• Provides a vibrant and creative curriculum
• Has a long record of Outstanding OFSTED performance

“This is an outstanding school where all pupils achieve extremely well because of the vibrant, stimulating and challenging atmosphere in which children learn.”
“The energetic and enthusiastic approach of staff inspires high levels of motivation from pupils
(Ofsted Report November 2009)

The children are:
• Proud of their school
• Happy, secure and confident
• Kind, helpful and polite

Are you:
• A leader with high expectations and standards who can build on the current strengths and successes of the school?
• Able to maintain the school’s individuality, whilst building strong links with neighbouring schools?
• Able to inspire staff and children to achieve excellence?
• Creative, flexible and visionary in leading our school into the future?

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

Informal visits to the school would be welcomed, please contact the school to arrange on 01332 571704.

For an application form and further details please contact Sara Clarke, Schools Personnel Officer, Children and Young Peoples Services, Middleton House, 27 St Mary’s Gate, Derby, DE1 3NN Tel: 01332 716843 or email:

Interviews: 29 and 30 March 2010