Assistant Headteacher

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join their dedicated team. This role combines leadership with a commitment to improving educational standards, focusing on both SENDCo and EYFS responsibilities. The successful candidate will inspire a diverse student body and contribute to a nurturing school environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development and collaboration, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the school's journey towards excellence. If you have a passion for education and a proven leadership background, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Physical and mental health support

Free annual flu jab

Paid annual Wellbeing Day

PPA at home for teachers

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading teams and driving improvement.
• Experience in providing high-quality learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to enhance school standards.
• Provide planned cover for classes and lead school when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS Experience

SEN Knowledge

Classroom Management

Innovative Teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Job description

Job reference 243022 Date posted 06/05/2025 Application closing date 15/05/2025 Location Sandal Magna Community Academy, Belle Vue Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NF Salary Leadership L1 – L5, 5 Days Monday to Friday (Consideration of 4 days for right candidate) Package incorporating SENDCo and EYFS Leader roles Contractual hours Basis Full time Job category/type School, School Support Attachments Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed Assistant Headteacher to collaborate with and work alongside the Senior Leadership Team. Going forwards the role of AHT will incorporate both SENDCo and EYFS Leader roles. An approximate teaching commitment of at least 0.5 will be required such as providing planned cover for classes when teachers need releasing from teaching duties and emergency cover.

Sandal Magna Community Academy is a successful and popular one-form primary school, located within a diverse and multi-cultural community in Agbrigg, Wakefield. The school joined Enhance Academy Trust in May 2013 and the Trust consists of 13 primary phase schools based across the Wakefield and Kirklees areas.

The school is committed to providing a stimulating, creative environment so that all children enjoy learning, make outstanding progress and reach their potential. By offering a rich and diverse curriculum, bespoke for the community, the academy is constantly striving to provide high-quality learning opportunities which engage, challenge and inspire all our pupils.

If you consider yourself to have a proven track record of success, have experience of successfully leading teams and driving improvement and want to join our school on our journey from OFSTED Good to Outstanding then we would certainly like to hear from you.

In choosing an Assistant Headteacher, we will be looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high expectations of children and themselves and has particular experience of EYFS.
• Has a passion for SEN and all it encompasses.
• Is committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Is innovative and is able to offer high-quality learning experiences.
• Has proven leadership experience.
• Is able to contribute fully to school life.
• Is fully committed to on-going professional development.
• Has vision and skills to inspire the whole school community.
• Is clearly able to ‘step-up’ , deputise when necessary and lead school.

In return we can offer:

• The support and expertise of the academy’s excellent leadership team with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching and learning.
• Pupils with superb behaviour and a willingness to learn within a learning environment where excellence is our goal.
• An opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff.
• A happy, caring and nurturing school community.
• A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professions across the primary academies within Enhance Academy Trust.

• Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GP’s and private medical services.

• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to be paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab.
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings.
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

Further Details:

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit Sandal Magna Community Academy. To arrange a visit, or for additional information about the post please contact Mr Craig Elliott, Headteacher, by telephone or via [e-mail]

Application Details:

Closing Date: Thursday 15 th May 2025

Shortlisting Date: Friday 16 th May 2025

Interviews: TBC (most likely to be w/c 19 th May 2025)

The Recruitment Pack and Application Form are all accessible using the link Recruitment to the Trust’s HR Portal

Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield,WF1 2EB
Tel. [phone]