Assistant Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S4 8EX |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4d3dfb81-eb9e-4ff3-baa8-4c37f50bac7a |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Assistant Headteacher with a specialism in teaching and learning to build on our culture that empowers teachers to succeed, and enables every pupil to flourish.
As our Assistant Headteacher, you will draw on up-to-date research and best practice to lead with purpose, drive whole-school improvement, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our children.
We recommend you read our recent Osted report to understand the diverse needs of our community, and how our dedicated and ambitious staff team support our children to succeed. Our school is rated good, with KS2 outcomes at or above national.
The Role
• Lead the development of teaching and learning ensuring consistency innovation and high standards.
• Work with staff to model outstanding practice, deliver professional development and encourage reflection.
• Use evidence and collaborative discussion to guide staff in refining their teaching and raising achievement.
• Contribute to the school and trust leadership, working collectively to drive ongoing school improvement.
We are looking for:
• An exceptional teacher and leader, with a track record of improving practice and outcomes.
• Commitment to inclusion and high expectations.
• The capacity to collaborate with others through coaching, CPD and reflective practice.
• A leader with integrity, who is able to value and build on the skills and expertise of our staff in a nurturing and supportive way.
Cascade Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher. The successful applicant will initially be employed at Whiteways Primary School with 1 day teaching commitment and 4 days leadership capacity.
Our vision at Cascade MAT is to transform the life chances of our children; ensure safe and secure learning environments; create inspirational places for our staff to work and to be an influential part of the local community.
Across the Trust we inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. This is an exciting time to join Cascade Multi Academy Trust with each of its four schools judged as good by Ofsted, with two new schools joining in the new year.
The successful candidate will be:
• An expert at coaching and supporting staff in delivering high-quality adaptive teaching
• Able to build effective relationships with staff, parents, governors, and external agencies to support school priorities
• Leading specific curriculum areas, monitoring teaching quality, and supporting staff professional development
• Supporting the Headteacher in strategic planning and whole-school improvement
• Tracking and analysing pupil performance data to inform interventions and raise attainment
• Promoting positive behaviour, ensuring high standards of conduct, and upholding safeguarding responsibilities.
What the school offers its staff
For all your hard work, we provide:
• A successful and visionary team to support you
• A supportive and committed staff team
• We cover cost of your enhanced disclosure check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including Westfield Health and Cycle to Work
Further details about the role
How to apply:
If you wish to discuss this role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Beth Callaghan via email at recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
You can download the word version of the application form from Cascade’s website – Recruitment | Cascade MAT
Please do not use Sheffield City Council application form
Your completed application should be emailed to recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025
Selection Process: Observation of teaching in own school. Date TBC
Day 1: Wednesday 8th October 2025 in school activities
If successful, you will proceed to day 2.
Day 2: Thursday 9th October AM 2025 Interview
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.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Assistant Headteacher with a specialism in teaching and learning to build on our culture that empowers teachers to succeed, and enables every pupil to flourish.
As our Assistant Headteacher, you will draw on up-to-date research and best practice to lead with purpose, drive whole-school improvement, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our children.
We recommend you read our recent Osted report to understand the diverse needs of our community, and how our dedicated and ambitious staff team support our children to succeed. Our school is rated good, with KS2 outcomes at or above national.
The Role
• Lead the development of teaching and learning ensuring consistency innovation and high standards.
• Work with staff to model outstanding practice, deliver professional development and encourage reflection.
• Use evidence and collaborative discussion to guide staff in refining their teaching and raising achievement.
• Contribute to the school and trust leadership, working collectively to drive ongoing school improvement.
We are looking for:
• An exceptional teacher and leader, with a track record of improving practice and outcomes.
• Commitment to inclusion and high expectations.
• The capacity to collaborate with others through coaching, CPD and reflective practice.
• A leader with integrity, who is able to value and build on the skills and expertise of our staff in a nurturing and supportive way.
Cascade Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher. The successful applicant will initially be employed at Whiteways Primary School with 1 day teaching commitment and 4 days leadership capacity.
Our vision at Cascade MAT is to transform the life chances of our children; ensure safe and secure learning environments; create inspirational places for our staff to work and to be an influential part of the local community.
Across the Trust we inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. This is an exciting time to join Cascade Multi Academy Trust with each of its four schools judged as good by Ofsted, with two new schools joining in the new year.
The successful candidate will be:
• An expert at coaching and supporting staff in delivering high-quality adaptive teaching
• Able to build effective relationships with staff, parents, governors, and external agencies to support school priorities
• Leading specific curriculum areas, monitoring teaching quality, and supporting staff professional development
• Supporting the Headteacher in strategic planning and whole-school improvement
• Tracking and analysing pupil performance data to inform interventions and raise attainment
• Promoting positive behaviour, ensuring high standards of conduct, and upholding safeguarding responsibilities.
What the school offers its staff
For all your hard work, we provide:
• A successful and visionary team to support you
• A supportive and committed staff team
• We cover cost of your enhanced disclosure check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including Westfield Health and Cycle to Work
Further details about the role
How to apply:
If you wish to discuss this role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Beth Callaghan via email at recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
You can download the word version of the application form from Cascade’s website – Recruitment | Cascade MAT
Please do not use Sheffield City Council application form
Your completed application should be emailed to recruitment@whitewaysprimary.co.uk.
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 2025
Selection Process: Observation of teaching in own school. Date TBC
Day 1: Wednesday 8th October 2025 in school activities
If successful, you will proceed to day 2.
Day 2: Thursday 9th October AM 2025 Interview
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.