Assistant Headteacher

Education Experts; Bradford; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for a full-time interim post at a large West Yorkshire 11–18 academy (BD13). The role supports attendance and pastoral work during a period of change, with start immediate and a contract through Easter 2027 with potential extension.

Pay is £410.29 per day, with accommodation covered if needed. The school is committed to safeguarding and will require standard safer recruitment checks and Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• UK-based teaching qualification (QTS).
• NPQSL or NPQML preferred.
• Significant senior-leader experience in UK secondary schools.
• Clear safeguarding and references.

Responsibilities

• Lead attendance and pastoral strategies.
• Support school improvement and governance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and governors.

Skills

QTS

NPQSL/NPQML

Leadership

Education

QTS qualification

NPQSL/NPQML qualification

Job description

About the Position

We are a Lot 1 Agency Supplier on the GCA Framework and have been appointed by a growing, Multi Academy Trust in the West Yorkshire (BD13) area to assist them with some immediately available interim vacancies. This Assistant Headteacher role is available immediately on a full-time, interim basis and will be offered until at least Easter 2027 with the potential to extend across the whole academic year. The site is a large, oversubscribed 11-18 secondary academy with around 1,100 to 1,300 pupils. Currently navigating a period of change, and recently having completed their Ofsted, the Multi Academy Trust are seeking a strong senior leader to support the school particularly in areas such as attendance and pastoral.

Key Details

• Full-time, interim basis
• Location: West Yorkshire (BD13)
• Proposed start date: Immediate
• Duration: Until at least Easter 2027, with the potential to extend across the whole academic year
• Daily rate: L16 (£410.29 per day) plus accommodation costs if needed
• Accommodation costs covered for candidates who may not be local to the school

We are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. We are fully committed to a stringent compliance process and in addition to our checks all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches.

Requirements

• A relevant UK based teaching (QTS) qualification.
• National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL) or (NPQML).
• Substantial experience working within a UK based secondary school education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.

Selection Process

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements and provide you with an overview of the application process.

Posting Information

• Date posted: 07.10.26
• Application closing date: 27.10.26