Headteacher - Chellaston Academy

Tapestry Learning Partnership, Nottingham, NG7 7AR

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  25 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £103,030.00 - £119,350.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Range 29 to 35

Headteacher - Chellaston Academy job summary

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people, especially those who need it most? Are you ready to take the next bold step in your leadership journey? Do you thrive on the challenge and reward of working in communities where your impact truly matters? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Chellaston Academy is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our large, inclusive, and ambitious school community. With over 1,800 students from years 7-13 and 200 members of staff, Chellaston Academy is a place where every child and staff member is inspired to realise their potential, through the values of Integrity, Care and Excellence.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a Headteacher who:

Demonstrates integrity and care in all aspects of leadership, consistently striving for excellence.

Is prepared to embrace the challenges and rewards of leading a large, high-profile, and oversubscribed school.

Sets and sustains high standards every day, ensuring that outstanding practice and academic success become the norm across all areas.

Is driven by a commitment to meet the needs of every child, particularly those who are most disadvantaged and those with SEND.

Values and celebrates a child’s personal development as highly as their academic achievement.

Possesses the leadership skills to unite a diverse and wide-ranging staff team, ensuring every member feels valued and supported.

Champions collaboration and is eager to work closely with the Trust and the wider school community.

Why Us?

You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience.

We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. We’re looking for a leader who shares our values and is ready to build on the progress we’ve made. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:

A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.

High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.

A passionate, committed wider team focused on:

Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.

Driving social change through education.

Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.

Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.

Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the Academy are welcomed and encouraged, please get in touch and we can arrange this.

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 Tapestry Learning Partnership

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/djanogly-learning-trust

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