25 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    April 2026

  • Closing date

    16 January 2026 at 10pm

  • Date listed

    22 December 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

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 responsible for Teaching, Learning and Behaviour 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 Academy 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 leader to inspire, challenge, and support students and staff 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 with strong leadership skills
  • 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.
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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

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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
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School website
Birley Spa Primary Academy website
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