Kirklees Council
Assistant Headteacher and Reception Class Teacher - Earlsheaton Infant School
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Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Earlsheaton Infant School
Hours
See Advert
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
29 Commercial Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury WF12 8JF
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
31st August 2027
Grade
L1
Salary
£51,773 £53,586
Advert Wording
Exciting Middle Leadership Opportunity – Maternity Cover
Earlsheaton Infant School is delighted to offer an exciting maternity cover opportunity for an aspiring middle leader looking to further develop their leadership experience and make a real impact within a nurturing school community.
This unique role is ideal for a motivated and ambitious practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will be based in our Reception class, lead on Reading across the school, and gain valuable leadership experience through regular responsibility for the school due to the Executive Headteacher’s split role.
The position is available on a fixed-term contract or secondment basis from as soon as possible, and no later than 2 November 2026, until 31 August 2027.
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About Earlsheaton Infant School
Earlsheaton Infant School is a small, friendly and welcoming school where children are at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing a safe, happy and caring environment in which every child is nurtured, valued and supported to thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team, contribute to whole-school improvement, and gain first-hand leadership experience within a supportive and collaborative setting.
Visits Welcome
We warmly welcome and encourage prospective candidates to visit the school to experience our vibrant community firsthand. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01924 460969.
We look forward to welcoming applications from enthusiastic and talented professionals who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.
Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust
Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references.
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We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer. Our Trust values the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that every individual brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and none, abilities, ages, genders and sexual orientations. We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and free from discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
10 September 2026, 12:00 PM
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