Assistant Headteacher

Links Hatfield Academy, Hatfield, AL10 8TJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £62,962.00 - £69,332.00 Annually (FTE)

Assistant Headteacher job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior leader with significant leadership experience to lead on supporting each young person that attends the Links Academy Hatfield in reaching their full potential through breaking down all barriers to learning.

Links Multi Academy Trust provides placements for pupils permanently excluded or at risk of being permanently excluded from their mainstream school. The young people who are on roll present with complex needs requiring individual strategies and interventions. We pride ourselves on our strong relational approach and making meaningful connections to help build a trusting and safe environment for everyone.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of leading on whole school initiatives that have had significant impact. They will be a dynamic and confident individual who has the passion, energy, skills and knowledge to make a difference. The post will be part of a team ensuring that all areas from our School Development Plan are implemented. Exact duties will be agreed based on the most suitable candidate.

This is a genuine opportunity to make a difference and improve the life chances of young people most at risk of poor outcomes.

You will be expected at times to work across the Trust.

We are recognised as a ‘School of Character’ and encourage Responsibility, Respect and Resilience. These are characteristics we expect of all our students and staff regardless of their role within the school.

The Links Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will also require two appropriate references. As part of the recruitment process online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.

We reserve the right to appoint during the recruitment process.

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

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

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 Links Hatfield Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 15 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Links Hatfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/links-hatfield-academy

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