Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning)

Teaching Vacancies; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Chesterfield seeks an Assistant Headteacher (Teaching & Learning) to join their Senior Leadership Team. The role involves leadership in teaching strategy, professional development, and key educational initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in impactful leadership and commitment to staff development. This position offers excellent facilities, resources, and opportunities for career progression within a vibrant school community.

Benefits

Access to Teachers Pension Scheme

Recognised continuous local government service

Cycle to work Scheme

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Headteacher and Deputy Headteachers when required.
• Contribute to whole‑school strategic development.
• Lead and oversee teaching & learning strategy and CPD programme.
• Manage staff appraisals and performance management.

Skills

Leadership in teaching and learning

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

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.

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.

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

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

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mrs Gillian Rhodes, PA to Headteacher [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.