Head of School

St Clare's School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE3 9AZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £71,329.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Scale (Points 14-18)

Head of School job summary

Job Title: Head of School

Location: St Clare's School

Grade/Scale: Leadership Pay Scale (Points 14-18) - £71,329 to £78,702 per annum FTE.

Contract: 32.5 hours per week, all year round

St Clare’s School is seeking an inspiring and operationally strong Head of School to lead our vibrant and nurturing special school community. As part of Esteem Multi‑Academy Trust, you will work closely with the Executive Headteacher to deliver our strategic vision, champion high‑quality teaching and learning, and ensure every pupil is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a key leadership role where you will shape culture, manage day‑to‑day operations, and empower dedicated staff across a diverse SEND provision (SLD, MLD, ASC, SEMH). You will set high expectations, model our values, and cultivate strong partnerships with families, professionals, and the wider community.

We are looking for a dynamic, compassionate leader with a passion for inclusive education, proven senior leadership experience, and a commitment to continuous school improvement. If you are driven, collaborative, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The CEO and more information about St Clare's School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Emma Kehoe on 01332 511757.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust 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 a 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.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

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

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust 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 a 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.

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 St Clare's School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 160 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Clare's School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-clare-s-school-derby

St Clare’s school is proud to offer personalised education to students aged 11-16 with moderate learning difficulties and associated needs including ADHD, Autism, communication, social, emotional and mental health and challenging behaviour. All students have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan which sets out the provision required to meet their individual needs.

Located in Mickleover we have 146 students on roll from across the City of Derby and southern Derbyshire.

In response to our student’s needs, we offer a full and diverse curriculum with specialist support designed to address the holistic needs of our students. The progress that our students make is judged as outstanding as a result of the teaching and support available to them and the progress that they make academically, socially and emotionally.

Transition arrangements with feeder schools are in place to ensure a smooth move between schools for all pupils. Transition to Post 16 provision is also effectively developed to support student success.

Further information about our academy can be found on the website at:

https://stclaresschool.co.uk

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