Assistant Headteacher – Shelley First School
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Position Details
* Grade: L1-L5, starting on L1 in the first instance
* Salary: L1-L5, starting on L1 in the first instance
* Organisation: Schools
* Directorate: Primary Schools
* Service Area: Shelley First School
* Hours: Full Time
* Number of Jobs: 1
* Location(s): Huddersfield and surrounding areas
* Position type: Permanent
* Contract: Permanent, 4 or 5 days
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Shelley First School. Contract: Permanent, 4 or 5 days
Do you love working with children and have a gift for connecting with children? Are you an excellent teacher with the highest of expectations for their learning and attainment, whatever your children’s starting points? Are you an existing leader, or an experienced and forward-thinking teacher now looking for the next step in your career and hugely passionate about SEND? Do you place the children at the heart of all you do and could you help lead a team of staff on their journey to excellence? This opportunity is for you!
We are excited to advertise a role for an Assistant Head Teacher and SENCO: this is a rare opportunity to join a fantastic first school, with amazing children and a supportive and committed staff team, where roles are always sought after. With the role comes a commitment to the successful individual to gain their NPQSEN qualification if it isn’t currently held and it comes with a teaching commitment for some of the week; we seek a leader who can keep their hand in with teaching and practise best. Shelley First School is part of a hugely supportive Trust, with opportunities for further progression over the longer term, all local to the area.
First Steps
To apply for this role, please visit
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Head Teacher, Liz McLoughlin on 01484 604484 or
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. You are therefore advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff with a dedicated wellbeing charter, mental health first aid trained colleagues and wellbeing advocates at each location.
Safety and Recruitment
The Mast Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and checks regarding suitability to work with children. Only in exceptional circumstances will the school interview without references prior, where the candidate does not wish to notify their current employer; applicants must make this clear when applying.
Equality and Diversity
The Mast Academy Trust’s aim is to attract people from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture and represent the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to inclusivity and will consider requests for flexible working including part time and job share arrangements, where the role allows.
Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Application Process
Application is via the Trust’s online application form only, separate submissions or supporting documentation will not be accepted; all information should be provided within the relevant sections of the application form. You have the option to save and edit your application prior to submission ONCE you populate each section. As the application form is hosted on Microsoft Forms, you may wish to copy and paste any larger sections of text into the form.
Required
The application form requires you to provide in addition to personal details, educational achievements, and employment history, you are required on the application form to provide clear and concise examples (in no more than a total of 2000 words) demonstrating how you meet the following areas:
* Relevant Experience
* Education and training attainments
* General and specialist knowledge
* Skills and Abilities
* Additional factors including continual professional development
Closing date
19 January 2026, 9:00 AM
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
* Government Relations Services
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