Wingfield Academy
England
Salary:
School Leadership Scale L12 – L16 - £67,898 - £75,049 pa
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
15 October 2025
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic, hardworking and dedicated Assistant Headteacher. Candidates will be passionate and committed to improving the opportunities, educational outcomes and life chances for all pupils.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in the classroom. They will demonstrate personal skills and qualities that align to an already established positive, hardworking and committed team.
They will be fully committed to the academy's ethos and vision and be prepared to continue their professional development to ensure they become an outstanding practitioner, willing to go the extra mile. With a demonstrable record of good or outstanding results, they will have a commitment to raising aspirations and achievement, supporting the wider academy community.
The portfolio of this role will be agreed at interview and will be aligned to the successful candidates' interests, expertise and identified school improvement areas.
About Wingfield Academy
As a member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), we can offer a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff, with an enviable reputation for career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.
Why Work for Us?
* NCLT was crowned 'Employer of the Year' at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
* A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
* Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
* Attractive pension scheme
* Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
* A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff
To apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 15th October 2025.
NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number:
NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
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About Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Academy
Wingfield Road, Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S61 4AU
United Kingdom
Come and work in a school where students and staff matter. Our care, candour and collaborative practices ensure year on year success
Wingfield Academy offers a 'child centred, progress focused' academy ethos which allows our young people to grow and thrive. We have a cohort of students with high standards of behaviour and a willingness to learn. We have a welcoming and supportive community where staff really do matter. Wingfield offers a supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision of raising standards of teaching, learning and positive behaviour.
Wingfield academy has become a oversubscribed and high performing secondary school, placing it as one of the highest performing schools in Rotherham and in the top 7% nationally for progress. Wingfield has also been named a national lead school as part of the DfE's behaviour hub programme. We believe our close-knit community provides the optimum conditions for academic success and outstanding pastoral care because we know every child. Our dedicated and ambitious staff go the extra mile to make a quantifiable and powerful contribution to social mobility.
Wingfield Academy sits within the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), a multi-academy Trust which currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Primary Schools and one 11-16 Academy. NCLT was awarded 'Employer of the Year' in the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards and is recognised as a Leader in Diversity and a Disability Confident Employer. Collaboration is at the core of our work and we have a shared commitment to providing an outstanding learning experience and making a positive contribution to social mobility and the lives of young people.
Thank you for considering the exciting opportunities available with us.
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