Executive Headteacher - Buxton Infants and Buxton Junior

Job description

This is a substantive headship for a leader who is motivated by connection, coherence and long‐term impact. The role is about joining up leadership, strengthening transition from Infant to Junior phase, aligning culture and expectations, and building a shared sense of purpose across two sites whilst driving school improvement. As Headteacher, you will:

Lead across two schools and two sites, bringing the schools together and creating greater consistency in culture, routines and expectations, while respecting each school's identity

Strengthen transition from Infants to Juniors so children experience a clear, coherent journey

Build on strong foundations of inclusive, child‐centred practice, SEND provision and pastoral care

Work closely with parents and carers as trusted partners in children's learning

Develop leadership capacity and work collaboratively with governors and Embark Federation

Is confident leading through complexity and change

Can bring people with them through trust, clarity and strong relationships

Understands the importance of calm, sustained leadership, not quick fixes

Is deeply committed to equity, inclusion and children's life chances

Can balance strategic thinking with a strong presence in school life

You will be trusted to lead, supported by the Trust, and expected to do so with integrity, sound judgement and compassion.

Buxton Infant School and Buxton Junior School are two well‐established schools at the heart of the Buxton community. Each has a strong identity, committed staff and a clear focus on children and families. Historically led separately, we are now appointing one Headteacher across both schools, creating a rare opportunity to bring the schools closer together while protecting what makes each one distinctive.

Embark Federation is the largest multi‐academy trust in Derbyshire. We believe leadership matters. Our Headteachers are backed with support, challenge and professional trust, and given the space to lead their schools well. We lead through our collective commitment to inclusion for the experience of young people and our staff.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ilkeston

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English