Assistant Headteacher
| Posting date: | 14 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Pontefract, WF9 5BA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3d9960ea-b718-45c5-a813-9eadc2460f6a |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
See full job specification in the Recruitment Pack.
https://inspirepartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Trust-Assistant-Headteacher-Job-Description.pdf
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to be part of a Trust which is committed to the support and development of all staff.
• A commitment to providing you with high quality professional development.
• The opportunity to be part of dedicated staff teams.
• Supportive and caring Senior Leadership Teams.
• Opportunities of co-planning with colleagues.
• Trust wide professional development days.
• Future leadership opportunities.
• Opportunities to work across the Trust.
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.
See full job specification in the Recruitment Pack.
https://inspirepartnership.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Trust-Assistant-Headteacher-Job-Description.pdf
What the school offers its staff
• The opportunity to be part of a Trust which is committed to the support and development of all staff.
• A commitment to providing you with high quality professional development.
• The opportunity to be part of dedicated staff teams.
• Supportive and caring Senior Leadership Teams.
• Opportunities of co-planning with colleagues.
• Trust wide professional development days.
• Future leadership opportunities.
• Opportunities to work across the Trust.
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.