Headteacher

Arkwright Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5BZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time - 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L8 - L12

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational Headteacher to lead a small, Derbyshire primary school which is at the heart of its community in Arkwright Town. Pupils are polite, well behaved and eager to learn. In June 2025, the school was inspected by Ofsted who judged it to be good in all areas: ‘Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending this warm and welcoming school. Leaders, including those responsible for governance have guided the school skilfully through a time of rapid change.'

We are looking for someone who will sustain this positive and visible culture of success. You will have the leadership qualities to inspire and encourage staff and pupils to achieve their very best and have an innovative, inclusive approach to leadership. Alongside this, you will have a passion for creating a rich curriculum and environment where children develop a love of learning. As an experienced school leader with a proven track record of delivering the highest standards, you will lead Arkwright Primary School through the next stage of its ongoing journey of school improvement.

What the school offers its staff

Arkwright Primary School joined the Redhill Academy Trust in November 2025. As the new Headteacher of Arkwright, you would be well supported by the Primary Director, our Central Services team and our well established and collaborative network of Primary Headteachers. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Sarah McNeill on S.McNeill@theredhillacademy.org.uk

To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please refer to the candidate information pack regarding what to include in your application.

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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.

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Headteacher - Candidate Information Pack - APS.pdf - 2.75 MB (opens in new tab)

About Arkwright Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 120 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Arkwright Primary School website
• Email address: S.McNeill@theredhillacademy.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arkwright-primary-school-chesterfield

Arranging a visit to Arkwright Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email S.McNeill@theredhillacademy.org.uk.

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