What skills and experience we're looking for
Pontefract Academies Trustare 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 Trustin 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 September2025.
What the school offers its staff
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to safeguarding 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.