Assistant Headteacher

Job Title

Assistant Headteacher

Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ

37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm

Up to £51,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)

Permanent | Term Time Only

September 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

Are you an ambitious and visionary educational leader ready to make a lasting impact? At Bluebank School, we’re looking for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and help shape the future of our school. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with classroom practice, driving outstanding teaching, curriculum innovation, and pupil outcomes across the school.

If you’re passionate about educational excellence, developing others, and creating opportunities for every child to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

• Lead and champion high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development across the school.
• Drive pupil attainment, progress and achievement through effective use of data and quality assurance.
• Support the strategic leadership and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.
• Lead curriculum innovation, ensuring learning pathways meet the needs of all pupils and statutory requirements.
• Deliver and model outstanding classroom practice through a teaching commitment of up to 50%.
• Line-manage, coach and develop teachers and middle leaders to maximise performance and professional growth.
• Lead staff training and professional development to embed best practice and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, external agencies and the wider community while promoting a positive and aspirational school culture.

• Holds QTS, a recognised Degree, and NPQSL (or equivalent leadership qualification).
• Is an inspiring educational leader with a passion for teaching, learning and curriculum excellence.
• Has strong experience analysing data and using insights to drive school improvement and pupil outcomes.
• Can motivate, develop and support colleagues to achieve their full potential.
• Is an excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, families and external partners.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, resilience and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Is committed to inclusion, high expectations and achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.

Bluebank School is an Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. Small classes and personalised programmes help pupils develop academic, social, and life skills. Our inclusive approach empowers young people to grow in confidence, resilience, and independence. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives.

As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to work scheme & electric car purchase scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support