Assistant Headteacher

Acres Hill Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 4GQ

112 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 August 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  24 April 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
• Pay scale: L3-L7

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an outstanding and aspirational Assistant Headteacher to join our committed leadership team and play a key role in driving school improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can demonstrate strong leadership. In the first instance, the role will be largely non-class based but a more significant teaching commitment in subsequent academic years is likely. We welcome applications from experienced leaders, as well as exceptional middle leaders with the skills, ambition and capacity to excel at senior leadership level.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with consistently high expectations for all pupils

• Demonstrate proven impact as a subject or phase leader, with the ability to inspire and support colleagues

• Have a secure understanding of curriculum design, assessment, behaviour and inclusion within a primary setting

• Show strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and a collaborative leadership style

• Be committed to safeguarding, equality and pupil wellbeing

• Thrive on responsibility and contribute positively to the strategic direction of the school

• Have effective communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team

• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth

• Enthusiastic, motivated pupils who are keen to learn

• A dedicated and skilled staff team who value collaboration

• A school culture rooted in high ambition, care and respect

Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) formed in 2016 and unites seven local primary schools. The schools within the Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously CRB) in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and the Police Act Regulations.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

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- permanent.pdf - 265 KB (opens in new tab)

Leadership application form - SSET.docx - 79.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Acres Hill Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 233 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Acres Hill Community Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@acreshill.sheffield.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01142441512
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/acres-hill-community-primary-school

Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) formed in 2016 and unites six local primary schools. The schools within the Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools. In November 2019 the school was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Arranging a visit to Acres Hill Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@acreshill.sheffield.sch.uk.

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