Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning)

Redhill Academy Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Chesterfield is looking for an ambitious Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) to join a dynamic Senior Leadership Team. You will lead the teaching and learning strategy while contributing to the strategic development of the school. Ideal candidates will have a proven leadership track record, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The role offers benefits like access to the Teachers Pension Scheme and an employee health and wellbeing program.

Benefits

Access to Teachers Pension Scheme

Employee Health and Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of impactful leadership in teaching and learning.
• Ability to drive whole‑school improvement.
• Commitment to safeguarding children practices.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Headteacher as required.
• Contribute to whole‑school strategic development.
• Lead and oversee teaching & learning strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Leadership in teaching and learning

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to professional development

Job description

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. 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:

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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