Assistant Headteacher

Newfield Secondary School; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Headteacher to inspire and lead a team in achieving academic excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of students aged 11-16, focusing on empowering the most disadvantaged. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to improving pupil outcomes and possess the ability to influence positive change within the school community. Join a collaborative environment that values integrity, diligence, and a culture of excellence, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering excellent classroom outcomes.
• Strong presence with pupils and staff, inspiring others.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the school.
• Support the senior team in fulfilling the school's goals.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Strategic Planning

Classroom Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Job description

Salary:

£63,815 - £72,162 (L11)

Contract term:

Full time, 1.0 FTE, permanent

Start date:

September 2025

Closing date:

9am, Friday 16 May 2025

About Mercia Learning Trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012 with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serve over 5,000 pupils with 650 staff members.

Our purpose and values

• Why do we exist? To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
• How do we behave? We are kind, showing care and supporting each other. We have integrity, doing the right thing and always putting children first. We work with diligence, overcoming obstacles with no excuses.
• What do we do? We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital, and character development.
• How will we succeed? Through a culture of excellence, an academic focus with an exceptional curriculum, and purposeful collaboration built on trust.

Our staff are vital to our trust, just like our pupils. We are committed to recruiting, training, retaining, and caring for our highly skilled and dedicated team.

About Newfield School

Newfield School is a mainstream secondary school for children aged 11-16, located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, with approximately 1050 pupils. We aim to provide all pupils with a curriculum that enables them to excel and thrive, with a strong focus on supporting the most vulnerable pupils. Our pedagogical approach emphasizes direct instruction, visualisers, and high-level questioning to enhance learning. We are looking for dedicated professionals to help us build on this foundation and achieve our ambitions.

The role

We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher to help deliver the school's ambitions. The ideal candidate will be a talented teacher who can inspire others, lead by example, and demonstrate a strong presence with pupils and staff. The role requires strategic and operational leadership, supporting the senior team to fulfill our goals.

The candidate

We are looking for a hardworking and passionate individual who delivers excellent classroom outcomes, is committed to improving pupil outcomes—especially for our most disadvantaged—and is eager to influence positive change.