Assistant Headteacher (SENDCo & Behaviour) at Esteem North Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/ENA/05371
  Location
The Green, Hasland, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0LN
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£55,746.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership Pay Scale (L4 - L8)
  Closing Date
Midnight, Wed 13th May, 2026
  Start Date
September 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Driving licence required
  Interview Date(s)
19th May 2026
   Interview Date(s)           19th May 2026
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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher - Lead for Inclusion and Behaviour Culture

Location: Esteem North Academy 

Grade/Scale: Leadership Pay Scale - Actual Salary £55,746 - £61,534 per annum (L4 - L8)

Contract: 32.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an experienced and successful Senior Leader to join our academy to lead on all aspects of inclusion by carrying out the role of SENDCo across all sites. This role will also involve leading on our Pupil Premium strategy and continue to drive our inclusion culture through our work as part of the Centre of Excellence Quality Mark. We are a multi sited AP academy in the north of Derbyshire and wish to appoint a strong leader who can promote our values and trauma informed ethos with regards to our behaviour strategy.

Pupils typically come to our academy as they are permanently excluded due to challenging behaviour. Pupils have historically low attendance and are often extremely complex with additional SEND and safeguarding needs. We require an innovative leader to strategically plan to address our SEND provision for all pupils.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working to the Code of Practice and of driving whole school culture. An affinity for pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for.

An allocated base will be named for payment of mileage and any travel calculations will be made depending on travel either from home or your base. Please be aware of all of the academy sites as there will be travel between all sites and other destinations as part of this role in our academy. Candidates must have access to a car and business use included. You may be expected to transport pupils in your own car.

Interested applicants should contact the Executive Headteacher to discuss our academy further and your suitability for this role prior to making an application.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Executive Headteacher and more information about Esteem North Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include: 

- Teacher's Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions) 

- Generous holiday entitlement 

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.  

- Access to National College CPD platform 

For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Executive Headteacher) on janine.dix@esteemnorthacademy.co.uk or call on 07548 837342.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date 

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its studentsWe expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection  is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!


Contact Details

  Janine Dix (Executive Headteacher)
  07548837342
  janine.dix@esteemnorthacademy.co.uk

Esteem North Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please explain in your written statement how you meet all mandatory aspects of the job specification and where you do meet any of the desirable aspects. Give examples where possible to support your application.

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