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Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher and Reception Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Earlsheaton Infant School · Dewsbury · Kirklees

Job description

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.

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 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.

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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About this school

Earlsheaton Infant School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 4–7

Good
Pupils
97
Avg teacher salary
£46,574
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.4:1
Academy trust
LEARNING ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Dewsbury, Kirklees, WF12 8JF

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Salary
£53,583.00 - £53,583.00 Annually (FTE) L1
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 July 2026
Closing date
10 September 2026

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