Headteacher - Fountaindale School | Nexus Multi Academy Trust

Join the Nexus team as a Headteacher - Fountaindale School

Position: Headteacher

Salary: STPCD Leadership Points 21 - 27

School and Location: Fountaindale School, Mansfield NG18 5BA

Contract type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 11 January 2026

Interview date: 22 & 23 January 2026

About our School

We are excited to be seeking a new Headteacher for our amazing special academy, Fountaindale School.

Fountaindale serves 97 amazing children and young people from EYFS through to Key Stage 5 who are very well supported by a highly dedicated and hard-working team of professionals.

At Fountaindale, our vision is that we want everyone to “be the best we can be”. We place a high value on working with and through families to achieve the very best for our children. Fountaindale has an experienced and passionate workforce that routinely go the extra mile to make sure our learners get what they need. The school, recently judged by Ofsted as ‘Good’ in all areas, is purpose built and is surrounded by Harlow Wood, enjoying a peaceful and welcoming environment.

More information can be found in the attached welcome pack.

About the Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join an award winning Multi Academy Trust and be part of a welcoming and supportive team that serves amazing children and young people. Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016, with 19 unique SEND and mainstream academies.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus and workforce engagement statement for further information.

Our Opportunity

We are seeking an individual with strong child-centred values, resilience and a proven ability to lead the next exciting phase of Fountaindale’s journey.

Applications would be welcome from candidates in special or alternative provision schools and also those from primary or secondary mainstream schools who can demonstrate knowledge of special educational needs.

The successful person will have:

Highly effective leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate other people;
Experience of effectively leading and managing change and the ability to think strategically;
A strong commitment to collaboration and partnership working;
A deep understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn and make good progress;
High expectations and the ambition, drive and determination for every child and young person to ‘be the best they can be';
A strong commitment to working positively and pro-actively with parents, carers and a wide range of professionals and services; and
Excellent management and organisational skills.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing – Pay – Careers and Training – Annual Leave and Flexibility

Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.

Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services

Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career

An Induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm

The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, Teachers and the wider team

Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects

Flexible working policies

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff

To apply

If you're interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You'll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

Completed applications to be sent to hr@nexusmat.org

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Further information

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit Fountaindale to see the school at work. For an informal conversation about the vacancy, please contact Paula Williams at pwilliams@nexusmat.org To arrange a visit please contact Chris Evans, Headteacher, at cevans@nexusmat.org

Further information can be found on our school website INSERT WEBSITE ADDRESS HERE.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.