Assistant Headteacher

Bennerley Fields School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8QZ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,746.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership

Assistant Headteacher job summary

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Location: Bennerley Fields School

Grade/Scale: Leadership Scale L4-L8 £55,746 - £61,534 per annum

Contract: Full Time

Initially the role will be the Personal Development Lead, overseeing our therapeutic curriculum and personal development offer, and working closely with the SENDCO. Other areas of responsibility will include subject leader role (subject to be decided with the successful candidate), staff absence and cover, and undertaking some staff appraisals. All leadership roles and responsibilities may change over time as the school develops or leadership positions change, and the successful candidate will need to be able to oversee and lead different areas of the school in the future as required, and in discussion with the Headteacher.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Bennerley Fields School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

- Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.

- Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Alex Pawlitta (Executive Business Manager) on apawlitta@bennerleyfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

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

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

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 Bennerley Fields School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 16
• School size: 103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bennerley Fields School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bennerley-fields-school

We are an age 2-16 special school for 91 pupils with a range of learning difficulties and diverse needs. The school has specialist status for communication and interaction, which underpins all teaching and learning. Bennerley Fields is a vibrant, nurturing school community where everyone is welcomed, valued and respected.

With great support and hard work, we aspire to be the very best we can be.

On the 1st August 2018 we became an academy and joined the Esteem Multi-Academy Trust with a number of other special schools and pupil support centres.

Our school is made up of two buildings. Our Primary Department is housed in a separate building and has its own outside space with suitable play equipment. The Primary block houses our pupils in Ladybirds and Dolphins and Tigers classes. The extension that houses our Community Room was officially opened in 2011. As part of this building work, the school gained a Therapy/Meeting Room and a Sensory Room. Our Main School block has one class in KS2, three classes in KS3 and three classes in KS4 with an additional two classes containing a mix of KS3 and KS4 pupils.

Around the main school building, we have extensive playing fields and open spaces with each Key Stage having its own playground. There is a large polytunnel in our school garden where the children can learn how to grow plants and vegetables.
Down near the canal, there is our Forest School area which is accessed by all pupils during the school year.

Our staff team consists of skilled, dedicated professionals, all working alongside families to meet the needs of our pupils. We have a specialist Speech and Language therapist on site two days a week on site plus access to our local community Speech and Language Therapist.

Together we achieve amazing things.

Further information about our academy can be found on the website at www.bennerleyfields.derbyshire.sch.uk  

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