Assistant Headteacher

2 days ago

Chesterfield S NS, United Kingdom Redhill Academy Trust Full time

Redhill Academy Trust Leadership Scale L12 - L16

Full time - Permanent

Required for Easter 2026 or as soon as possible.

Are you an ambitious, dynamic leader with a passion for driving excellence in teaching and learning? Do you thrive on shaping strategy and inspiring others to achieve their best? If so, we want you to join our Senior Leadership Team at Brookfield Community School in Chesterfield, a large and successful secondary school committed to delivering outstanding education to all our students.

About the Role

As Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience for our students and staff. Reporting directly to the Headteacher, you will:

  • Deputise for the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers when required.
  • Be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school strategic development.

  • Lead and oversee key areas, including (but not limited to):

    • Teaching & learning strategy
  • CPD programme and INSET days
  • Staff appraisals and performance management
  • Quality assurance
  • Homework systems and ClassCharts
  • Staff induction and tutoring programmes
  • ECT/ITE programmes

What we are looking for:

  • A proven track record of impactful leadership in teaching and learning.
  • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to drive whole-school improvement.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire staff.
  • Commitment to professional development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What we offer:

  • A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team
  • Access to excellent facilities and resources
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A vibrant school community

Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits:

  • Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
  • Recognised continuous local government service
  • The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee benefits platform

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mrs Gillian Rhodes, PA to Headteacher on To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team

on

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, social media presence check and successful references.

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