Assistant Headteacher (Regional)

Springwell Special Academy, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  30 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £66,919.00 - £76,112.00 Annually (Actual) L13 - L17 scale point

Assistant Headteacher (Regional) job summary

***Thank you for your interest in joining the Special Provision Partnership***

About the Special Provision Partnership

The Special Provision Partnership is a dynamic collaboration between three leading specialist schools and Alternative Provision in Yorkshire: Joseph Norton Academy, Springwell Learning Community and Greenacre School. As proud partners of Wellspring Academy Trust, we are united by a single, powerful vision:

To make a profound difference by raising the expectations and ambitions of every young person in our care.

We support some of the region’s most brilliant and deserving children, creating nurturing and inclusive environments where they can thrive. Our teams work creatively to provide an educational offer that truly prepares our pupils for a successful and fulfilling adult life.

The Opportunity: Assistant Headteacher (Regional)

We are seeking an experienced and resilient senior leader to take on the exciting role of Regional Assistant Headteacher.

Based across our four school sites in Huddersfield and Barnsley, this is a unique challenge for a leader who is ready to forge new relationships and drive improvement across multiple SEN/SEMH settings. A high degree of commitment and flexibility is essential as you work with our leadership teams to align standards, share best practices, and inspire excellence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader who:

• Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership within an educational setting.

• Is passionate about creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.

• Excels at leading teams, managing conflict constructively, and fostering strong collaboration.

• Is an exceptional communicator, adept at building positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and external partners.

• Can make a contribution in key areas such as the leadership of maths departments (a background or strong competency in this subject is highly advantageous).

Why Join Us?

We can guarantee a rewarding and varied position where your impact will be seen every day. In return for your expertise, skill, and commitment, you will receive:

• A Cohesive and Supportive Team: Collaborate with deeply committed colleagues who are singularly focused on student achievement.

• Dedicated Professional Development: Benefit from tailored CPD opportunities within the partnership and across the wider Wellspring Academy Trust to advance your leadership capabilities.

• A Culture of Wellbeing: Join a welcoming environment where your professional and personal wellbeing is a genuine priority.

  Endless Opportunity: As part of a supportive and growing Trust, the opportunities for collaboration, development, and career progression are outstanding. Click here to find out more about the benefits of working with us.

NEXT STEPS
For more information please refer to the job description attached. If you are interested in this excellent opportunity simply click APPLY NOW alternatively if you have additional questions then please get in touch: recruitment@sppartnership.co.uk To reiterate, we welcome any visits or informal discussions before application.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We want our people to reflect our diverse communities and create a safe space in which everyone belongs. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and especially those from under-represented groups including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate references. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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.

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About Springwell Special Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 117 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springwell Special Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-special-academy

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