Assistant Headteacher

Thornhill Junior and Infant School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £52,301.00 Annually (Actual) L3 - L7 depending on experience

Assistant Headteacher job summary

We passionately believe that every child deserves an excellent education and access to amazing opportunities which help them to learn more about and appreciate the world we live in. We believe that every adult in school plays an important role in supporting our mission of enabling all children to thrive and reach their potential.

The role of Assistant Headteacher is integral in our journey of continual school improvement. It is a really exciting time to join our committed, talented team and support our Senior Leadership Team to achieve our ambitious aims and objectives.

Thornhill Junior and Infant School is a two-form entry school on the outskirts of Dewsbury that is part of the Focus Academy Trust. Our most recent Ofsted was in December 2024 where we were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in Personal Development and ‘Good’ in all other areas.

What makes our school special? (In our words)

*Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

*Relationships are strong, respectful and nurturing.

*We play an active role within our community and like to reach out to support others.

*Our staff are empathetic, people-centred and committed to working hard, together.

*We face challenges with positivity and optimism, working hard, together, to overcome them.

*We all love to learn!

What makes our school special? (According to our Y6 pupils)

*”Thornhill is a representative school for the community- we are an amazing school!”

*”Music is a very special part of our school and we treasure it truly. We learn a new musical instrument every year.”

*”We have amazing school trips, which are unique for every year group. We have just been to London in Y6 and we loved Chester Zoo in Y4.”

*“Our school is such a great place to be. It is almost like a magic place because it brings so many friends and families together.”

Can you see yourself joining and contributing to our fantastic school family?

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• be an inspirational and innovative leader
• be committed to inclusion, working with parents and the community
• have a proven track record of raising standards

We can offer:

• a supportive and committed team of staff and governors
• a well-resourced and attractive learning environment
• friendly well behaved children who are enthusiastic to learn
• excellent professional development opportunities

For further information about our school, please visit our website at: www.thornhilljischool.co.uk

Visits to the School are encouraged- we would love to meet you! Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01924 453259.

Focus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate at Enhanced Level will be required for this post.

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

Focus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate at Enhanced Level will be required for this post.

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 Thornhill Junior and Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 342 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thornhill Junior and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-junior-and-infant-school

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