Achievement Leader

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Derby Academy is seeking an Achievement Leader to drive a safe, inclusive and high-achieving environment. You will work closely with students, families and colleagues to provide pastoral support, promote wellbeing and help remove barriers to learning.

This role sits at the heart of our mission to help every student thrive. You will collaborate with external agencies and school staff to ensure strong attendance, positive behaviour and holistic development, contributing to a culture of

Qualifications

• Strong pastoral leadership and safeguarding commitment.
• Excellent communication with students, families and external agencies.
• Ability to foster inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pastoral support to students and promote wellbeing.
• Collaborate with staff to promote attendance and positive behaviour.
• Identify and remove barriers to learning and support families.

Job description

Closing date: 06 September 2026

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes.

About The Role

As an Achievement Leader, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Working closely with students, families and colleagues, you will provide high-quality pastoral support, promote positive behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, and help identify and remove barriers to learning. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people every day.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual who is committed to supporting young people to succeed both academically and personally. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external agencies, even in challenging situations.

About City Of Derby Academy

City of Derby Academy is a school where every student and every member of staff is encouraged and supported to realise their full potential. Our culture is grounded in high expectations, strong and respectful relationships, and a deep commitment to inclusion.

Serving a wonderfully diverse community with more than 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet profound: to improve the life chances of every child.

We offer an ambitious curriculum, exceptional pastoral support and a wide range of enrichment opportunities, from educational visits and clubs to our thriving Combined Cadet Force.

Students develop academically, personally and socially, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.

City of Derby Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated, and inclusion underpins everything we do
• Students feel safe, supported and able to thrive
• High expectations drive achievement, ambition and pride
• Relationships are strong, respectful and purposeful
• Staff wellbeing and professional development are valued, and colleagues are proud to work here

City of Derby Academy is a place of possibility; a community united by the belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities, every single day.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership. Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore shortlisted applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions or convictions, and any adult cautions or convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://www.cityofderbyacademy.org/

Interview date: Week commencing 14September 2026