Vacancies

Headteacher  

 

Type of Vacancy Permanent  
Work Pattern Full Time  
Location Mattersey Primary School, Thorpe Road, Mattersey, South Yorkshire 
DN10 5ED  


Salary or Hourly Rate L6 to L12  

 Number on Roll: 40 age range 3-11  


Start Date: Beginning of Autumn Term 2026  


The governors are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Headteacher to lead 
our small and highly successful small school.  


The person we are looking for will be:  
• a hardworking and nurturing professional who is passionate about 
standards and has high expectations;  
• a team player who is child-focussed and ready to lead by example;  
• a resilient leader who can build on the school’s current strengths and 
improve learning further by delivering on its improvement priorities;  
• able to lead effectively and develop the committed and skilled 
staff; and  
• capable of working constructively in partnership with pupils, staff, 
parents, governors and the wider community to reach the 
school’s objectives.  


We can offer you:  
• a thriving and happy school where pupils and staff learn together;   
• a supportive and motivated governing body;   
• a working environment where pupils are keen to learn and enjoy new 
experiences; and  • access to high quality professional development.   


This post has a teaching commitment of up to 0.5.  


Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Samantha Hill, 
Administration Officer, by calling 01777 817265 or 
by emailing Office28@mattersey.notts.sch.uk   
Application forms are available from htrecruitment@nottscc.gov.uk 
Closing Date:  15 May 2026 at 11am  
Shortlisting will take place on 15 May 2026 (afternoon)  
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 20 May and Thursday 21 May 2026 

 

Office Administrator

 

Permanent Administration Assistant

Living wage £13.45p/h

Term time only

22 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday)

Required as soon as possible from the 18th May

 

Headteacher at Mattersey Primary School – Mr Tim Head

Number on Roll - 41

Closing Date – Monday 8th May

Closing Time – 12 noon 

 

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen across our collaboration as we restructure our office team.  This has allowed us to recruit an Administration Assistant.   The Administration Assistant will work under the supervision of our experienced office manager, who works across two schools locally.

 

The post allows flexibility across the working week.  It is expected that the Administration

The administration assistant will work four days Tuesday to Friday).  The start and finish times can also be negotiated with the successful candidate, which is expected to be broadly in line with school start and finish times.  There is the option of using the school’s wrap-around care if required. 

 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like a varied and interesting role.

 

We are looking for someone to join our hardworking and dedicated teams who: 

·         Has some administration and financial experience in a school or similar setting

·         Has excellent ICT skills

·         Is highly organised and flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Works well under pressure, balancing both operational and strategic issues and can prioritise effectively

·         Is committed to their own professional development 

·         Will support the ethos of the school

·         Works proactively as a member of the team 

·         Has a professional and compassionate manner to support our school communities.

 

We can offer: 

The opportunity to develop your career through ongoing professional development 

A supportive leadership team that will provide mentoring, support and advice

A forward-thinking and ambitious team striving for high standards 

Excellent resources and facilities 

Polite, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn and who are the focus of everything we do

A hardworking, friendly, supportive and caring team 

An atmosphere where everyone is valued 

Engaged and committed parents/carers and governors 

 

For further information about the post or to discuss the position and/or your requirements, please email thead@mattersey.notts.sch.uk or call Mattersey on 01777 817265

Visits to school/s are warmly welcomed.  

Please contact the school office for an application form or download it here

 

Emailed applications will be accepted; however, if you are invited for an interview, a signed copy will be requested.  Although this post is permanent, it is subject to a probationary period of six months.

 

Closing date for applications Friday 8th May 2026

Shortlisting Monday 11th May 2026

Interviews Friday the 15th May 2026