Headteacher (Chesterfield)

Redhillacademytrust; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tupton Hall School, a large and successful secondary school in the Tupton community, is part of the Redhill Academy Trust. The academy benefits from excellent facilities and a collaborative trust that supports leadership development and pedagogy.

We are seeking an inspirational Headteacher to sustain and enhance a positive culture, raising expectations across all aspects of school life while inspiring staff and students to achieve their best.

Qualifications

• Leadership qualities to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Proven track record of securing sustained improvement in a school setting.
• Strategic vision with ability to implement improvements across teaching and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Lead Tupton Hall School through its next phase of development with high expectations and strong outcomes.
• Ensure consistently high-quality teaching and outstanding pastoral care across the school.

Job description

This is a unique opportunity for an inspirational Headteacher to lead Tupton Hall School, a large and successful secondary school at the heart of the Tupton community. The academy is characterised by its clear commitment to provide the very best outcomes and opportunities for all students and benefits from outstanding facilities.

We are looking for someone who will sustain and further develop this positive culture, building on the academy’s strengths and ensuring that high expectations are consistently realised across all aspects of school life.

You will have the leadership qualities to inspire and motivate both staff and students to achieve their very best. You will bring an innovative and ambitious approach.

As an experienced school leader with a proven track record of securing sustained improvement, you will lead Tupton Hall School through the next phase of its development, ensuring consistently strong outcomes, high-quality teaching, and excellent pastoral care.

Tupton Hall School is part of the Redhill Academy Trust. The academy benefits from being part of a high-performing and collaborative trust, including access to the Redhill College of Leadership and Development, excellent CPD opportunities, and the chance to work alongside colleagues from other successful schools. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering high-quality initial teacher training and National Professional Qualifications.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Interview Date: 12th & 14th October 2026