Assistant Headteacher | Lead Primary Teaching & Wellbeing

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Teacher Pension Scheme

Westfield Health

Job summary

Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher at Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School. You will join the Senior Leadership Team, work with the Headteacher to drive teaching excellence, student voice, personal development and 'The School Way'.

The role combines strategic leadership with classroom practice, leading on The School Way and the Student Council, overseeing careers education, safeguarding links, and coaching staff to raise attainment across the school.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in primary setting, senior or middle leadership experience.
• Experience with SEND; SEND qualification desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Direct the SDP with the Headteacher, support day-to-day management including recruitment and safety.
• Specific Portfolios: Lead on The School Way and student Pledges, oversee the Student Council and careers education; liaise with Safeguarding Team.
• Teaching & Learning: Maintain teaching by leading as an example to raise attainment and motivation.
• Quality Assurance & Data: Monitor teaching quality via observations, planning, work scrutiny; develop assessment data systems.
• Staff Development: Coach and mentor staff; conduct appraisals and contribute to INSET planning.
• Partnerships & Community: Build relationships with parents, community, local businesses to enhance school image.
• Governance & Compliance: Update SLT and Governing Board on provision effectiveness and policy implementation.

Skills

Leadership experience (primary)

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) invites applications for an Assistant Headteacher at Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School. You will join the Senior Leadership Team, work with the Headteacher to drive teaching excellence, student voice, personal development and 'The School Way'.

The role combines strategic leadership with classroom practice, leading on The School Way and the Student Council, overseeing careers education, safeguarding links, and coaching staff to raise attainment across the school.