Headteacher

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, this 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:

• 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 as QEGSMAT is merging with Djanogly Learning Trust to form Tapestry Learning Partnership, expected in January 2026. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing them with an exceptional educational experience. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, commitment to inclusion, and culture of high expectations.

Benefits:

• 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.

Commitments:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Further information about our commitment to safeguarding can be found at this link. We may also consider performing an online presence check as part of our pre‑employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit this link. Provisional interview dates: Thursday 15 and Friday 16 January 2026. Position to start as soon as possible. For an informal conversation or to arrange a look around the school, contact Sharon Taylor on 01335 340830. Further details about our school can be found on our website: this link. We are also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor; therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.