Headteacher (Chesterfield)

Tupton Hall School, Chesterfield, S42 6LG

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L28 - L36

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who will sustain and further develop this positive culture, building on the academy’s strengths and ensuring that high expectations are consistently realised across all aspects of school life.

You will have the leadership qualities to inspire and motivate both staff and students to achieve their very best. You will bring an innovative and ambitious approach.

As an experienced school leader with a proven track record of securing sustained improvement, you will lead Tupton Hall School through the next phase of its development, ensuring consistently strong outcomes, high-quality teaching, and excellent pastoral care.

What the school offers its staff

Tupton Hall School is part of the Redhill Academy Trust. The academy benefits from being part of a high-performing and collaborative trust, including access to the Redhill College of Leadership and Development, excellent CPD opportunities, and the chance to work alongside colleagues from other successful schools. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering high-quality initial teacher training and National Professional Qualifications.

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

As Redhill Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children practices, any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS and Child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Candidate Information Pack.pdf - 4.31 MB (opens in new tab)

About Tupton Hall School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1581 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Tupton Hall School website
• Email address: j.hill@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tupton-hall-school-chesterfield

Tupton Hall School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. 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.

Arranging a visit to Tupton Hall School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.hill@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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