Deputy Leader for Education

Esteem North Academy And Esteem Mat.; Hasland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education organization in the UK is seeking a Deputy Leader for Education to assist in leading one of its Chesterfield sites for secondary-aged children. The role is ideal for an experienced leader who is passionate about inclusion and can handle challenges with resilience and creativity. Applicants should have a strong understanding of disaffected pupils and be willing to adapt their approaches. This position comes with numerous benefits including a robust pension scheme and health membership programs.

Benefits

Teacher's Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to Westfield Health membership scheme

Access to National College CPD platform

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged children.
• Knowledge and experience with pupils with behavioral challenges.
• Ability to identify high quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading one of the Chesterfield sites.
• Contribute to a small staffing team to ensure site runs smoothly.
• Transport pupils in your own car when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Building relationships with students

Understanding of disaffected pupils

Resilience

Job description

Deputy Leader for Education at Esteem North Academy

• Job Reference # EDV/2025/ENA/29548
• Location: The Green, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0LN
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: Annually (FTE) MPS / UPS plus SEN 1, plus TLR2a
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, 25th Jan 2026
• Start Date: Easter 26
• Positions Available: 1
• Driving licence required
• Interview Date(s): 5th Feb 26

About this Role

Job Title: Deputy Leader for Education

Location: Esteem North Academy - Chesterfield

Grade/Scale: MPS / UPS Plus SEN 1, Plus TLR2a

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an experienced and inspiring leader to join our academy to assist in leading one of the Chesterfield sites with secondary aged children. The staffing teams are small compared to mainstream schools and the post will suit an experienced professional who would like to expand on their leadership remit as this is a role that will provide variation and job satisfaction. Candidates must be willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the pupils and the academy and be passionate about inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates who are able to identify high quality teaching, work in a fast paced environment and uphold and drive our positive academy ethos.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. You will be responsible for contributing to a small staffing team to ensure that the site runs smoothly. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for.

An allocated base will be named for payment of mileage and any relevant travel for the academy. Candidates must have access to a car with business use included on their insurance. You may be expected to transport pupils in your own car.

We require interested candidates to contact the Executive Headteacher to discuss our academy further and your suitability for this role prior to making an application.

Benefits Include

• Teacher's Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Executive Head Teacher and more information about Esteem North Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Executive Headteacher) on [e-mail] or call on 07548 837342.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!