Assistant Headteacher

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Job Title:  Assistant Headteacher
Location:  Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Hours:       37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm
Salary:      Up to £51,000 per annum, depending on experience (not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

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.

What you will be doing

As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a central role in driving our school vision forward. You will:

• 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.

What you will bring

We're looking for someone who:

• • 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.

About Bluebank School

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 are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

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.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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