Assistant Headteacher

Beck Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 0GG

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 September 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: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L7 to L11 (£62,251-£68,691 per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an excellent practitioner and leader who combines high expectations with strong relationships. You will know what great teaching looks like, understand how to help others improve and be able to demonstrate the positive difference your leadership has already made.

You may already be an experienced senior leader, or you may be an exceptional middle leader ready to take the next step. We are more interested in the impact you have had than the title you currently hold.

We are looking for someone who:

- is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of how children learn;

- has a proven track record of successful leadership and improving outcomes for children;

- can inspire, support and challenge colleagues to continually improve their practice;

- is passionate about developing consistently excellent, inclusive teaching;

- has high expectations for every child, including those who are disadvantaged or have additional needs;

- uses evidence, assessment and professional judgement intelligently to identify priorities and drive improvement;

- builds strong relationships and has the confidence to lead through both challenge and change;

- is reflective, curious and committed to their own professional development;

- wants to contribute beyond a particular subject or phase and play a genuine role in whole-school leadership.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

- a non-class-based leadership role, giving you the capacity to lead improvement, develop colleagues and make an impact across the school;

- a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of Beck;

- real responsibility and the autonomy to make a difference;

- an experienced, supportive and ambitious leadership team;

- a large school offering significant opportunities to lead, innovate and develop;

- high-quality professional development, coaching and opportunities for career progression;

- collaboration and professional learning across Cascade Multi Academy Trust;

- a culture where professional dialogue, challenge and new ideas are welcomed;

- a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and sustainable workload;

- employee benefits including Westfield Health, The Listening Service and Cycle to Work.

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

Cascade MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding policy and Safer Recruitment policy can be found on Cascade’s website.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, the Trust will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing. 

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 Recruitment Pack Sep 2026-BK-LTP-6038.pdf - 717 KB (opens in new tab)

About Beck Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 690 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beck Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@cascademat.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beck-primary-school

About the School:
We would love you to come and visit us and have a tour of the school.

Beck Primary School is the largest Primary School in Sheffield, educating pupils from 2 – 11 years old. The school is incredibly inclusive with an eight place Integrated Resources, a Specialist Hub and a newly formed Nurture Unit. Pupil premium numbers are significant, and 2023 outcomes are below National. The school is three form entry and following a series of successful funding bids the school environment has been greatly improved over the last five years. We are fortunate to offer our pupils a three-year swimming programme, a full-time music, PE and computing teacher.

Due to a well-managed budget, the school is well resourced to support pupils on their educational journey.

The school is passionate about enriching the curriculum and looks for every opportunity to educate children in the real world, through visits and residential visits.

A morning and after school club, run by the school, is available for all pupils and is widely used by parents.

Beck staff team are enthusiastic, good fun and care deeply about the pupils in their care.

Arranging a visit to Beck Primary School

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

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