Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for KS2 and SEND

Brackenhill Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 4HA

31 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To commence after October half term or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: To work at 0.5 teaching commitment and 0.5 Leadership Time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L7-L11

What skills and experience we're looking for

Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for KS2 and SEND

To work at 0.5 teaching commitment and 0.5 Leadership Time

To commence after October half term or sooner if possible

Brackenhill Primary is looking to appoint enthusiastic and committed leader to join our motivated and highly professional team.

Are you passionate about challenging children to achieve their absolute best?

Would you like the opportunity to develop your leadership career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an Assistant Headteacher. We are looking for the right person to join a fast moving, successful school continually striving to improve. You will work in close partnership with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding teacher, hardworking, committed, highly motivated and solution focused
• have a sound insight into what constitutes highly inclusive practice
• put the interests of pupils at Brackenhill at the heart of everything you do
• be committed to developing positive behaviour
• have high expectations
• be approachable and have excellent leadership and people management skills
• have the ability to communicate and get the best out of others
• drive school improvement
• have a proven track record of raising attainment
• be willing to undertake further training

• be committed to professional growth, holding (or willing to achieve) the NPQ for SENDCO/NASENCO award and appropriate leadership qualifications.

• Be curious about children’s barriers to learning, including taking a trauma-informed approach.

• See parents as key partners in the work we do for all our children, but particularly those who have additional needs.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A happy school where our children are keen to learn
• A dedicated leadership team who will support and develop you
• Dedicated staff who are forward thinking, enthusiastic and committed
• A listening and responsive Governing Body and supportive school community
• A key role as a prominent member of the school’s leadership team
• A commitment to your continuing professional development tailored to your needs and opportunities to work in partnership with other schools and organisations

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.

Closing date: Monday 1st June – 9am

Visits prior to applying are encouraged, please contact the school office on 01274 578286 to arrange a visit. Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing an application form which can be found here: https://brackenhill.bradford.sch.uk/vacancies/

Please email any questions or completed applications to: recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Brackenhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and vetting checks including an enhanced DBS check. Short listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Headteacher Personal Specification 2026.pdf - 92.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Assistant Headteacher Job Description 2026.pdf - 87.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brackenhill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brackenhill Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01274 578286
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brackenhill-primary-school

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Arranging a visit to Brackenhill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@brackenhillprimary.co.uk.

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