Primary Headteacher (Chesterfield)

REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Duckmanton Primary School in Derbyshire invites applications for an inspirational Headteacher to lead the school at the heart of its community. The role requires vision to sustain a positive culture and to drive continued improvement.

As an experienced school leader you will empower staff and pupils, shape a rich curriculum, and collaborate with Redhill Academy Trust and the Central Services team to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in primary education
• Ability to develop and support a rich curriculum
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead Duckmanton Primary School as Headteacher, sustaining a culture of success
• Inspire and support staff and pupils to achieve high standards
• Collaborate with Redhill Academy Trust and the Primary Director to drive school improvement

Job description

Headteacher, Duckmanton Primary School

GROUP 2 NOR: 181

AGE RANGE: 2 -11

L15 - L21

REQUIRED FROM: January 2027

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational Headteacher to lead one of our Derbyshire primary schools which is at the heart of its community in Duckmanton. Pupils are polite, well behaved and eager to learn. In November 2022 the school was in inspected by Ofsted who judged it to be overall Good, with Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development judged Outstanding: ‘Duckmanton Primary is a caring, happy school. Leaders describe the school as an oasis for the children.’

We are looking for someone who will sustain this positive and visible culture of success. You will have the leadership qualities to inspire and encourage staff and pupils to achieve their very best and have an innovative, inclusive approach to leadership. Alongside this you will have a passion for creating a rich curriculum and environment where children develop a love of learning. As an experienced school leader with a proven track record of delivering the highest standards you will lead Duckmanton Primary School through the next stage of its ongoing journey of school improvement.

Duckmanton Primary School joined the Redhill Academy Trust in August 2025. As the new Headteacher of Duckmanton you would be well supported by the Primary Director, our Central Services team and our well established and collaborative network of Primary Headteachers. 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. Benefits include our commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits platform and a Cycle to Work scheme.

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.