Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher – Start Date September 2026

L5 – L9

Shooter’s Grove is on a transformational journey. The school is in the very final stages of joining the INOVA Multi Academy Trust. The Trust is already investing heavily in the school building and providing support to all areas of school life. The post holder will work closely with the new Head of School and Trust leaders to deliver a great education from nursery up through to the point of transition to secondary school. The majority of pupils from Shooters Grove move to Forge Valley School also within INOVA Multi Academy Trust. The opportunities this brings for our young people are unlimited.

Job overview

You will have a clear and compelling vision and a strong belief in the importance of education, supporting the Head of School alongside the Leadership Team in active leadership duties to direct the school’s wider mission. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience and expertise in any area of school leadership. This includes Quality of Education, Behaviour, Attendance, Personal Development and Achievement. Although not essential, we would be particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience of delivering technological innovation in the classroom. Staff at the school are particularly excited about our pioneering digital strategy. Whatever your expertise, it is vital that you share the same ambitions, values, and determination held by all existing leaders.

You will be well supported by an experienced and ambitious team, both within school and across the INOVA Multi Academy Trust.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working at Shooter’s Grove, who are supportive, approachable, and ambitious for each other and ourselves.

Are you:

· passionate about making the school and all pupils the best they can be?

· an outstanding, innovative, and experienced leader?

· an excellent practitioner with a positive and agile attitude?

· committed to collaborative and innovative approaches to school improvement?

· a firm believer in the potential of all pupils?

We can offer you:

· the opportunity for professional growth

· first class continuing professional development opportunities

· support from an experienced and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to staff wellbeing and reduction in workload

Job requirements

· Qualified Teacher Status and a proven record of success and achievement in key areas of school leadership.

· Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills with both staff, pupils and parents.

· Effective provision of teaching, learning and assessment strategies.

· Ability to utilise data to monitor and sustain whole-school attainment and progress.

Why join us?

As a leader within Shooter’s Grove, you’ll be joining a dedicated and ambitious culture, with many opportunities to reinforce and build upon your professional development, and will be an active part of a transparent, accountable and responsible leadership team that prioritises excellent teaching and direction in all areas for the benefit of learners and staff alike.

Closing date: 12 Noon Friday 15th May 2026

Interviews (provisionally): Wednesday 20th May 2026

For visits to the school please email Jo Redfearn - jredfearn@bradfield.sheffield.sch.uk

Shooter’s Grove is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Shooter ‘s Grove School Safeguarding procedures.

Safeguarding Statement

Shooter’s Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.