Deputy Headteacher

Batley Multi Academy Trust; Birstall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Batley Multi Academy Trust is seeking a talented Deputy Headteacher for Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School. This internal role is for current employees within the Trust, with leadership responsibilities across the school to shape its vision and ethos.

You will work under the Headteacher, collaborating with colleagues to secure excellent educational and pastoral outcomes for our learners, and uphold the Trust's shared values and commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Internal candidates only from Batley Multi Academy Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and help shape the school's future vision and ethos.
• Work closely with senior leaders to drive educational and pastoral excellence.

Job description

Deputy Headteacher at Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Batley Multi Academy Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

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Internal Applicants ONLY

• Job Reference # EDV/2026/HJIANS/60980


• Location Healey Lane, Healey, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8BN


• Contract Type Permanent


• Contract Term Full-Time


• Salary Leadership 10 - Leadership 14


• Closing Date 9:00am, Tue 13th Oct, 2026


• Start Date TBC


• Positions Available 1


• Interview Date(s) TBC

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About this Role

Batley Multi Academy Trust's sole purpose is to provide a great education for Primary and Secondary learners throughout a local family of schools. The Trust is passionately committed to the communities of Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and our surrounding areas, serving our local learners and their families in order to secure excellent educational outcomes, partnered with high aspirations. Batley Multi Academy Trust currently comprises Batley Girls' High School; Batley Grammar School; Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School; Hyrstmount Junior School; Manorfield Infant and Nursery School; Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Upper Batley High School. The Trust also operates two community centres called The Fields and the Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership for adult education and the Smart Academy.

We provide high quality education for all our young people regardless of their background or starting point. Collaboration across our Trust family of schools enables us to share expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence, with all schools embracing the same overall ethos and values, whilst maintaining their own unique characters.

At Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School we ensure that the children are happy at school, love learning and become the best they can be. We are committed to providing a first class education for each and every one of our learners. Our shared values underpin school life and create the nurturing environment that enables children to thrive. The skills and dedication of our committed colleagues, allows our school to provide the best start to children's education.

Role Description

We are seeking to appoint a talented, inspirational and passionate Deputy Headteacher to join our team at Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School. You will support the Headteacher, working closely to shape the school's future vision and ethos.

Please contact Abid Hussain at: [email address] if you have any questions about the role.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Regulated Activity and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.