Associate Assistant Headteacher

‘Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the educational journey of students by joining our dedicated support staff team?’ 

About Pontefract Academies Trust 

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. 

The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Our primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 now sit 27% above the national average, with five out of the seven in the top 5% in the country for combined outcomes. Two of our primary schools – De Lacy and Carleton Park – were recognised as Outstanding across all areas in their 2024 Ofsted inspections. 

Our secondary schools Key Stage 4 results for English, Maths and Science are well above national average and both schools had successful visits from Ofsted in 2024 and 2022. 

About the role 

Pontefract Academies Trust are seeking to an appoint an Associate Assistant Headteacher to join the team working within one of our 7 primary schools. This role is an excellent career development opportunity and would suit an experienced teacher or middle leader, looking for a route to accelerate their professional development.  

This exciting role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to support the Headteacher in leading an aspect of the operational and ongoing strategic development of the school.  

You will have the support and guidance of experienced colleagues as you step into this role and will not only contribute to the academic success of our students but also begin a journey of personal development. Joining Pontefract Academies Trust in this role offers the chance the grow professionally and make a real impact on the lives of our pupils. 

This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract, with a start date of 01 September 2025. 

What can we offer you?  

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:  

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities 
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills 
• Energise and Engage Weeks throughout the year, where no meetings take place. These dedicated weeks prioritise personal professional development, support work-life balance, and allow for an early finish on designated days 
• Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension) 
• Laptop 
• Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Blue Light card 
• Discounted gym membership   
• Free eyecare via Specsavers  
• Childcare vouchers  
• Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)  
• Discounts at numerous retailers including O2 
• Free flu vaccinations. 

Important Links 

• Pontefract Academies Trust Website 
• Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028 

School Visits 

Potential candidates are welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have 

Key Dates 

• Application Deadline: 10:00am, 28th March 2025 

Application Process 

• Complete an application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website  

Further Information 

• Contact: 01977 232146 or recruitment@.patrust.org.uk 

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.  

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.  

Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.