Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education)
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chellaston, Derby |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | QEGSMAT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the Role
The Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education) is a key strategic leader at the heart of Chellaston Academy. In this role, you will drive excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment to ensure every student thrives. You will champion high expectations, inclusion, and wellbeing, helping to nurture confident, well rounded young people.
Working closely with the Headteacher, you will use your expertise to support whole school improvement, lead and inspire colleagues, and use information and systems to shape decisions and raise standards. You will model professional integrity, communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, and contribute to a positive, values led culture where staff and students can flourish.
This is a pivotal opportunity for an ambitious leader to make a significant impact and play a key role in shaping the future of our school community
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with strong organisational skills, the ability to manage complex priorities, and a proven track record of contributing to whole school improvement. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can confidently build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, governors, and Trust colleagues. They will bring experience in leading teams, driving high quality teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment, and using information and systems effectively to support decision making. Professional integrity, high expectations, a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, and the ability to remain calm, proactive, and resilient under pressure are essential. Above all, we are seeking someone who is passionate about developing confident, well rounded young people and is committed to continuous professional development and exemplary professional conduct.
The Deputy Headteacher (Quality of Education) is a key strategic leader at the heart of Chellaston Academy. In this role, you will drive excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment to ensure every student thrives. You will champion high expectations, inclusion, and wellbeing, helping to nurture confident, well rounded young people.
Working closely with the Headteacher, you will use your expertise to support whole school improvement, lead and inspire colleagues, and use information and systems to shape decisions and raise standards. You will model professional integrity, communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, and contribute to a positive, values led culture where staff and students can flourish.
This is a pivotal opportunity for an ambitious leader to make a significant impact and play a key role in shaping the future of our school community
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with strong organisational skills, the ability to manage complex priorities, and a proven track record of contributing to whole school improvement. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who can confidently build positive relationships with staff, students, parents, governors, and Trust colleagues. They will bring experience in leading teams, driving high quality teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment, and using information and systems effectively to support decision making. Professional integrity, high expectations, a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion, and the ability to remain calm, proactive, and resilient under pressure are essential. Above all, we are seeking someone who is passionate about developing confident, well rounded young people and is committed to continuous professional development and exemplary professional conduct.