Headteacher

Chiltern Learning Trust, Luton, LU3 3QN

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2026

• Closing date

  8 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership

Headteacher job summary

Headteacher - Denbigh High School

Salary: Leadership

Job start: Easter 2026

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 8th January 2026 at 9.00am

Denbigh High School is an oversubscribed 1120 place secondary school in Luton. It is Ofsted graded as ‘Outstanding’, and is our founding school and one of the flagship schools of Chiltern Learning Trust.

We want a Headteacher to raise standards further whilst holding our moral purpose and values dear. We are proud that our students are passionate in their support of local and international causes and charities, in a way that is seldom seen elsewhere.

The role will provide professional leadership and management for the academy in line with our vision, mission and values and to ensure continued improvement and success through high quality education which inspires and motivates in order to secure excellent education for all our pupils.

We offer good financial benefits and exceptional development opportunities including a comprehensive induction programme, supportive working environment and exceptional CPD and development opportunities.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 8th January 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will be held on 12th & 13th January 2026.

If you wish to discuss the post further or arrange a tour of the school, please contact Amanda Jeffreys, Executive Assistant to the CEO via ajeffreys@chilternlearningtrust.org.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted.

Visit our website: www.chilternlearningtrust.org

Follow us on Twitter: @chilternLT

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 Chiltern Learning Trust

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

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