Headteacher

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

About this Role

• A unique opportunity to lead two schools, influence practice beyond your own community, and play a key role in shaping the future of education across the region.
• Are you an experienced Headteacher looking for your next challenge?
• Do you want a role that combines the best of Headship with wider opportunities for system leadership?
• Are you excited by the opportunity to lead a nationally recognised DfE Attendance and Behaviour Hub whilst continuing to make a profound difference to children, families and communities?

If so, we would love to hear from you. 

Hollingwood Primary School and Poolsbrook Primary Academy are seeking an ambitious and inspirational leader to become the next Head Teacher across both schools.

This is a significant leadership opportunity. Leading across two schools, you will benefit from a shared structure which includes leadership capacity, governance, operational support and resources across both settings. This creates the conditions for you to focus on what matters most; delivering exceptional outcomes for children, developing people, strengthening culture and leading sustainable improvement.

Whilst both schools retain their own unique identity and community, they work together through a shared vision and structure. We are looking for a leader who can build on this strong foundation, further strengthen collaboration and ensure both schools continue to flourish. 

An opportunity to lead beyond your own schools

A particularly exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to lead Hollingwood’s work as a designated DfE Attendance and Behaviour Hub. This provides a unique platform for professional growth and influence, enabling the successful candidate to work with schools across the region, share best practice, support school improvement and contribute to wider educational leadership beyond their own schools.

For an experienced Headteacher looking for the next stage of their career, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your impact whilst remaining connected to the children, staff and communities you serve. 

Two schools with strong foundations

Hollingwood Primary School is a thriving school with a strong reputation and a clear commitment to ensuring every child succeeds through its values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility. Poolsbrook Primary Academy is a distinctive village school with a strong community ethos and a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a love of learning and aspiration for the future. Together, the schools provide a rare opportunity to lead across two communities whilst benefiting from strong shared structures, leadership capacity and a collaborative approach. 

Making Every Day Count

Flying High is a partnership committed to creating unique, exceptional and sustainable schools that inspire communities and empower children.

As Headteacher, you will work alongside an allocated Director of Quality Assurance and School Improvement and benefit from significant support through our Education Team, alongside specialist colleagues in HR, Finance, Estates, Inclusion, Safeguarding and IT.

You will also become part of a strong network of Headteachers who collaborate, learn and grow together through our Headteacher Promise.

For more information about our offer to Headteachers, take a look at our Headteacher Promise. 

We can offer you:

• A highly significant Headship opportunity spanning two schools.
• The opportunity to lead a nationally designated DfE Attendance and Behaviour Hub.
• Strong leadership, governance and operational capacity across both schools.
• Access to the Flying High Headteacher Promise, including coaching, mentoring, leadership development and professional learning.
• Significant school improvement support from an allocated Director of Quality Assurance and School Improvement and wider Education Team.
• A peer network of ambitious and supportive Headteachers.
• Extensive specialist support across HR, Finance, Estates, IT, Inclusion and Safeguarding.
• Opportunities to develop as a system leader both within and beyond Flying High.
• A partnership built on relationships, collaboration and trust. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an experienced and successful Headteacher.
• Has a compelling vision for leading across more than one school.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop leaders and teams.
• Is passionate about curriculum, teaching and learning.
• Has a strong commitment to attendance, behaviour, inclusion and personal development.
• Is outward-facing and keen to contribute to the wider education system.
• Can build strong relationships with children, staff, families, governors and communities.
• Will actively contribute to the wider Flying High Partnership.
• Is ready to broaden their impact beyond a single school and embrace wider system leadership opportunities. 

To find out more

Visits to both schools are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

For an opportunity to visit the schools, please contact HR@flyinghightrust.co.uk

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact HR who can arrange a discussion with Paul Goodman, Deputy CEO.

For further information about the Flying High Partnership, please visit our website.

Additional Information

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

To apply directly via MyNewTerm, please see link below: 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148608/EDV-2026-HPS-49176

 Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 21 September 2026