Assistant Headteacher

Pontefract Academies Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate leader to join their Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a tradition of excellence in a high-achieving school. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher, embodying integrity, honesty, and kindness, and will be eager to make a positive impact on the community. With a commitment to high-quality education, this position promises career development opportunities and a supportive environment focused on professional growth. If you're ready to inspire and lead, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career and leadership development opportunities

Laptop

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light card

Discounted gym membership

Free eyecare

Wellbeing programmes

Retail discounts

Free flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Outstanding teacher with integrity, honesty, and kindness.
• Passionate leader eager to make a positive community impact.

Responsibilities

• Join the Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher.
• Contribute to tradition of excellence and high aspirations.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Community Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

Establishment: Carleton High School
Location: Carleton High School
Salary: £66,917.00 - £75,673.00 FTE per annum
Department: Senior Leadership Team
Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 13/05/2025 12:00
Interview Date: 16/05/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: TTO - Term time only
Hours per Week: 32.50
Weeks per Year: 52.143
Pay Grade: Leadership Staff | L13 - L18

The Role

About Pontefract Academies Trust

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is to run high-quality, high-achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.

The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence, with primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 sitting 27% above the national average, and several schools recognized as Outstanding in their Ofsted inspections.

About Carleton High School

Carleton High School is a warm, welcoming, and high-achieving school, recognized as ‘Good Improving’ in the latest Ofsted inspection. The school focuses on improving life chances for students, emphasizing values of respect, responsibility, determination, and excellence.

About the role

We seek a passionate leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher, contributing to our tradition of excellence and high aspirations. The candidate should be an outstanding teacher with integrity, honesty, and kindness, eager to make a positive community impact.

For more details, please read the attached candidate pack.

This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract starting September 2025.

What can we offer you?

We offer a range of employee benefits, including:

• Career and leadership development opportunities with outstanding CPD
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework and professional development days
• Energise and Engage Weeks for professional growth and work-life balance
• Laptop, cycle to work scheme, Blue Light card, discounted gym membership, free eyecare, wellbeing programmes, retail discounts, and free flu vaccinations

School Visits

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school to explore facilities, meet staff, and experience our community.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 13/05/2025 at 12:00 pm
• Interview Date: 16/05/2025
• Start Date: 01/09/2025

Application Process

• Complete application form via our website
• Complete the examinations results form attached
• Attach documents in the ‘Additional Information & Documents’ section of SamPeople Recruit

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding children and young people. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory DBS check and pre-employment checks.