The posting
Headteacher of Springwell Community College
£105,081-£124,742 (L28-L35).
Easter 2027, with the possibility of September 2027.
At Springwell Community College, our values of ambition, teamwork and honesty are at the heart of everything we do, inspiring every student to achieve their very best.
As a thriving 11-16 secondary school in Staveley, Derbyshire, the College is committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where young people flourish academically, socially, and personally.
With dedicated staff, and a clear focus on enabling students make a positive contribution to the world we share, Springwell empowers every learner to grow in confidence, embrace new opportunities and build a bright future.
Located just a few miles north-east of Chesterfield, the College benefits from excellent transport links with easy access to the M1 via Junction 29A, regular bus services, and convenient rail connections to major cities.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a popular and ambitious school at a pivotal stage in its journey. We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Headteacher who is passionate about transforming young lives through outstanding education, strong moral purpose, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Working alongside dedicated colleagues, supportive families, and The Two Counties Trust, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the College and secure outstanding outcomes for all students.
If you would like to find out more about this exciting role, please come along and join us at a recruitment event at the school on either:
Tuesday 3rd November
16:00 - 16:30: Optional College Tour
16:30 - 17:30: Recruitment Event
Thursday 5th November
08:30 - 09:00: Optional College Tour
09:00 - 10:00: Recruitment Event
To book onto an event and receive further details please contact our HR team via [email protected].
HOW TO APPLY
My New Term is our recruitment platform so please go to MyNewTerm TTCT to apply for this role by completing the application form online.
If you do not wish to apply online you can request an application form from [email protected] to be returned via e-mail.
In addition to completing an application please complete an Impact Statement and e-mail this to [email protected] by the closing date. Your Impact Statement must set out, on no more than one side of A4, your impact as a school leader relevant to this role. Your Impact Statement can be presented in whatever format you chose, for example, tables, graphs, or text.
Applications and Impact Statements must arrive by 12:00 on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
WHY JOIN US?
We are a proud member of The Two Counties Trust and enjoy the benefits of being part of a Trust which places students at the heart of everything we do.
There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.
We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well-motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.
We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.
We offer:
Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership, and extensive high street retail discounts.
Entry to attractive career average pension schemes.
Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.
A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals and wonderful students.
Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
A range of support mechanisms and benefits to employees. The Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter, and we take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.
In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.
