Assistant Headteacher - Performance and Standards

Noel-Baker Academy, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0BR

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 66,368.00 - 73,105.00

Assistant Headteacher - Performance and Standards job summary

Are you a passionate, dedicated teacher ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Noel Baker Academy, part of the LEAD Academy Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher - Performance and Standards to join our committed team.

At Noel Baker Academy, we believe every child deserves an exceptional education.

Noel‑Baker Academy is seeking an ambitious Assistant Headteacher for Performance and Standards to join its senior leadership team from September 2026. This key role will lead whole‑school assessment, progress tracking and performance analysis, using data intelligently to raise standards, close attainment gaps and ensure every pupil achieves their potential. Working closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will support curriculum and pastoral leaders, strengthen transition and intervention strategies, and maintain a relentless focus on high expectations, inclusion and continuous improvement within a supportive and forward‑thinking academy community.

We are proud of our inclusive, supportive culture where staff are valued and encouraged to develop. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to inspire, challenge, and support students to achieve their very best.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive academy community
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A strong culture of collaboration and wellbeing
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking Trust committed to excellence in education

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified teacher with Strong Leadership abilities.
• A commitment to raising standards and aspirations for all pupils
• A reflective practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Someone who shares our vision and values, and who is ready to contribute to academy life beyond the classroom

Noel Baker Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Further details relating to the full job description, benefits and details about the school can all be found int the attached Candidate Pack, If you have any questions beyond this please reach out to us.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Noel-Baker Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Noel-Baker Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/noel-baker-academy

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