Assistant Headteacher
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School, Ossett, West Yorkshire, WF5 9AN9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2026
Closing date
22 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L3 - L7
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Our Team at Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Assistant Headteacher with the primary responsibility of teaching in lower key stage 2 (coupled with the leadership role of SENDCo) to join our passionate and forward-thinking school team. This is an exciting opportunity for a current or aspiring senior leader who is committed to inclusive education and has a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils. You will play a pivotal role in driving standards in teaching and learning and shaping our whole-school strategy for SEND, while contributing to wider school development as part of the senior leadership team.
Your opportunity:
This position combines class teaching and strategic senior leadership with a core focus on special educational needs and inclusive practice, offering the successful candidate the chance to shape the educational experience of every child, especially those with additional learning needs.
Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in the school’s ongoing development by driving high-quality teaching, developing staff, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. As the school’s SENDCo, you will lead the provision and policy for SEND, ensuring compliance, championing inclusion, and securing rapid progress for all pupils.
This is an ideal role for an ambitious individual with a passion for SEND who is ready to influence whole-school strategy while making a tangible impact on the lives and outcomes of pupils within their own classroom.
What we are looking for:
- Excellence in the classroom – You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of driving standards and raising outcomes for all pupils
- SEND Expertise - A good understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and a proven track record of raising standards for pupils with SEND
- Strategic Leadership - Confident in driving school improvement, leading change, and embedding high expectations for all pupils
- Exceptional Communicator & Collaborator - Able to influence, motivate, and build strong relationships with staff, pupils, families, and external partners
- Committed to Safeguarding & Inclusion - Deep knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a passionate advocate for equality, social justice, and the well-being of every child
- Inspiring & Innovative - A forward-thinking professional who brings creativity, resilience, and a positive outlook to school leadership
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- A close-knit, supportive staff team
- The support and expertise of the school's leadership team who have a clear vision for raising standards and improving outcomes
- Enthusiastic children with a desire to learn
- A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across Education Ossett Community Trust (EOCT)
- The opportunity to contribute to, and drive, school improvement
- A comprehensive health and well-being package
Flushdyke Junior and Infant School is a small, thriving school with big ambitions. Our staff are united by a shared commitment to excellence and a focus on improving outcomes for all our pupils. We were proud to be rated "Good" in our most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2022), and we continue to strive towards the highest standards in everything we do.
Further information about the job
If you are ready to contribute to a school that is dedicated to helping children ’Fly High at Flushdyke’, we would love to hear from you.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Jane Wood, the School Business Manager, on 01924 261988 or email admin@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School website
- Email address
- jwood@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01924 261988
Arranging a visit to Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jwood@flushdyke.wakefield.sch.uk.
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