Assistant Headteacher

Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5HT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  29 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 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: L5-L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role

As Assistant Headteacher, you will be a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team, working hand-in-hand with the Headteacher to shape attendance, data analysis, strategic direction, and daily management of the school. This is a highly rewarding dual role: you will lead by example as an outstanding classroom teacher whilst driving whole-school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Work closely with the Headteacher to provide clear direction for the school, playing a significant role in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the School Development Plan (SDP), and assisting with day-to-day management (including recruitment and health & safety).
• Specific Portfolios: Take a strategic lead on 'The School Way' and student Pledges, oversee the Student Council, maintain an overview of careers education within the school, and act as a vital link to the Safeguarding Team.
• Teaching & Learning: Undertake the responsibilities of a class teacher, leading by example to achieve high standards of student attainment, behaviour, and motivation.
• Quality Assurance & Data: Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through lesson observations, planning checks, and work scrutiny. Assist in developing robust assessment data systems to track progress and secure raised achievement across key stages.
• Staff Development: Coach, mentor, and support the self-evaluation of teaching staff. Conduct staff appraisals, set performance targets, and contribute to the planning and delivery of INSET days to continuously improve practice.
• Partnerships & Community: Create and maintain effective partnerships with parents to support student achievement. Develop positive links with the community, local businesses, and key stakeholders to promote a positive image of the school.
• Governance & Compliance: Update the SLT and Governing Board on the effectiveness of provision, and ensure the successful implementation of the Governing Board’s policies and procedures.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary on the Leadership Scale
• Generous Teacher Pension Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription
• Professional Growth and Development with Trust-wide collaboration opportunities

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 295 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@wickersleypt.org
• Phone number: 01709807600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brinsworth-whitehill-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wickersleypt.org.

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