22 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    13 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L24 - L28

What skills and experience we're looking for

Deputy Headteacher

Leadership Pay Range L24 – L28

Full Time | Permanent | Required for September 2026

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, dynamic and dedicated leader to join our senior leadership team as deputy headteacher.

The successful candidate will work closely with the headteacher, trust and governors to deliver an ambitious vision for our pupils, staff, and wider community. As deputy headteacher, you will lead whole-school improvement, oversee key operational systems, and deputise for the headteacher when required.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates with either pastoral or curriculum, teaching and learning expertise. There may, for exceptional candidates, be the possibility of two appointments made on the interview day.

For more information about the role, please see attached application pack.

What the school offers its staff

We warmly welcome applications from candidates with either pastoral or curriculum, teaching and learning expertise. There may, for exceptional candidates, be the possibility of two appointments made on the interview day.

Closing date: Monday 9th March 2026 at midnight

Opportunities to meet our Headteacher and tour the school will be available during the school day on Thursday 5th March and Friday 6th March 2026. Please contact Sally Ellston, Heads P.A, to arrange a visit, Teams or telephone conversation by emailing head@chesterfieldhigh.co.uk.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Chesterfield High School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1628 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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Arranging a visit to Chesterfield High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@chesterfieldhigh.co.uk.

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