Assistant Head of School

Birley Spa Primary Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S12 4QE

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 55,747.00 - 61,534.00

Assistant Head of School job summary

Are you a passionate, dedicated leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Birley Spa Primary academy, part of the L.E.A.D. Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Head of School to join our committed team.

At Birley Spa Primary Academy, we believe every child deserves an exceptional education.

We are proud of our inclusive, supportive culture where staff are valued and encouraged to develop. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to inspire, challenge, and support students to achieve their very best.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive academy community
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A strong culture of collaboration and wellbeing
• The chance to be part of a forward-thinking Trust committed to excellence in education

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified teacher/leader
• A commitment to raising standards and aspirations for all pupils
• A reflective practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Someone who shares our vision and values, and who is ready to contribute to academy life beyond the classroom

Birley Spa Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Birley Spa Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 319 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Birley Spa Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birley-spa-primary-academy

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