Full Time | Permanent | Required for September 2026

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, dynamic and dedicated leader to join our senior leadership team as deputy headteacher. 

The successful candidate will work closely with the headteacher, trust and governors to deliver an ambitious vision for our pupils, staff, and wider community. As deputy headteacher, you will lead whole-school improvement, oversee key operational systems, and deputise for the headteacher when required.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates with either pastoral or curriculum, teaching and learning expertise. There may, for exceptional candidates, be the possibility of two appointments made on the interview day.   

Opportunities to meet our Headteacher and tour the school will be available during the school day on Thursday 5th March and Friday 6th March 2026. Please contact Sally Ellston, Heads P.A, to arrange a visit, Teams or telephone conversation by emailing head@chesterfieldhigh.co.uk.

For more information about the role, please see attached application pack.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is except from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination. 

The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Candidates are asked to complete the application form which is available via Mersey View Learning Trust website, by closing date 9^th March 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application.