Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 31 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 262a88ff-25b5-43f8-93f2-f1db5cb0c3fe |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Required from September 2026
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team at an exciting point in the school’s development.
This post represents an expansion of the current team and comes at a time when the school has already made significant progress.
We are therefore looking for a colleague who will both recognise and build upon these successes, and who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the next stage of the school’s development.
We need a strong, effective leader who will bring their passion for education and school leadership to this exciting role.
The Assistant Headteacher will:
• play a key role in the leadership and management of the school.
• Help support students to achieve the highest standards of attainment and progress that they are capable of, and develop their independence as learners, enabling them to access their chosen next destination.
• support, develop and hold accountable Curriculum Leaders in empowering all their students to achieve or exceed their potential.
• as part of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to whole school Leadership and Management.
The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers.
If you would like to an informal chat and/or a tour of the school, please contact Catherine Swain on 01246 450825.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a committed and supportive a supportive governing body, leadership team, teaching and support staff
• a range of career development opportunities
• a stable and caring school community with well behaved, motivated students
• a school that is well led and managed
• a pleasant, green site with outstanding facilities
• and an opportunity to live and work in a fantastic part of the country.
Commitment to safeguarding
Whittington Green School 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 an enhanced 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.
Required from September 2026
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team at an exciting point in the school’s development.
This post represents an expansion of the current team and comes at a time when the school has already made significant progress.
We are therefore looking for a colleague who will both recognise and build upon these successes, and who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the next stage of the school’s development.
We need a strong, effective leader who will bring their passion for education and school leadership to this exciting role.
The Assistant Headteacher will:
• play a key role in the leadership and management of the school.
• Help support students to achieve the highest standards of attainment and progress that they are capable of, and develop their independence as learners, enabling them to access their chosen next destination.
• support, develop and hold accountable Curriculum Leaders in empowering all their students to achieve or exceed their potential.
• as part of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to whole school Leadership and Management.
The post holder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers.
If you would like to an informal chat and/or a tour of the school, please contact Catherine Swain on 01246 450825.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a committed and supportive a supportive governing body, leadership team, teaching and support staff
• a range of career development opportunities
• a stable and caring school community with well behaved, motivated students
• a school that is well led and managed
• a pleasant, green site with outstanding facilities
• and an opportunity to live and work in a fantastic part of the country.
Commitment to safeguarding
Whittington Green School 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 an enhanced 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.