Key Role Information

Salary
55,747.00 - 61,534.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/03/2026 13:00
Interview
20 March 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Assistant Headteacher Group Payscales | L4 - L8
Department
Senior Leadership
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you a passionate, dedicated leader ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people? Birley Spa Primary Academy, part of the L.E.A.D Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Head of School to join our committed team.

At Birley Spa Primary Academy, we believe every child deserves an exceptional education.


We are proud of our inclusive, supportive culture where staff are valued and encouraged to develop. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented teacher to inspire, challenge, and support students to achieve their very best.


What we offer:

  • A welcoming and supportive academy community
  • High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
  • A strong culture of collaboration and wellbeing
  • The chance to be part of a forward-thinking Trust committed to excellence in education


What we’re looking for:

  • A qualified leader
  • A commitment to raising standards and aspirations for all pupils
  • A reflective practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment
  • Someone who shares our vision and values, and who is ready to contribute to academy life beyond the classroom


Birley Spa Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience

Understanding of learning with regard to stages of basic skills development of childrenessential
Evidence of contributing to effective staff training, both on an individual and whole school levelessential
Demonstration of high expectations including leading by example as a teacheressential
Experience of teaching in more than one key stageessential
Proven track record of raising achievementessential
Recent experience of working successfully as a senior leader in a schoolessential
Significant experience with a record of excellent teachingessential
Experience in whole school self-evaluationessential
Experience of the appraisal processessential
Evidence of contributing to effective staff training, both on an individual and whole school levelessential

Personal Attributes

Commitment to the encouragement, empowerment and training of all staffessential
Ability to work under pressure, think creatively and to anticipate and solve problemsessential
Passionate about educationessential
Leads by example, demonstrating integrity, resilience and clarityessential
Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflictsessential
Demonstrate flexibility and an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideasessential

Skills and Qualities

In depth knowledge of statutory education frameworksessential
Strategies for ensuring inclusive practice across all areas of the curriculumessential
Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding legislationessential
The effective use of support structures and resources to aid student progressessential
Up to date knowledge and understanding of the current national education agendaessential
Knowledge and understanding of data analysis and the ability to use data to set targets for improvementessential
Confident use of ICT communication skillsessential
Effective strategies for promoting student welfareessential
Evidence of the ability to hold staff to account in the pursuit of improving standardsessential

About Us

Birley Spa Primary Academy

Cathy Gibson

enquiries@birleyspaacademy.co.uk

Birley Spa Primary Academy
Jermyn Crescent
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S12 4QE

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.