Assistant Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

Job Reference # EDV/2026/BFS/03430

Location Stratford Street, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8QZ

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £55,746.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual)

Leadership Closing Date Midnight, Wed 18th Mar, 2026

Start Date September 2026

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) 25th March 2026

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Location: Bennerley Fields School

Grade/Scale: Leadership Scale L4-L8 £ 55,746 - £61,534 per annum

Contract: Full Time

Initially the role will be the Personal Development Lead, overseeing our therapeutic curriculum and personal development offer, and working closely with the SENDCO. Other areas of responsibility will include subject leader role (subject to be decided with the successful candidate), staff absence and cover, and undertaking some staff appraisals. All leadership roles and responsibilities may change over time as the school develops or leadership positions change, and the successful candidate will need to be able to oversee and lead different areas of the school in the future as required, and in discussion with the Headteacher.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Bennerley Fields School and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Alex Pawlitta (Executive Business Manager) on

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date.

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!

Contact Details

Alex Pawlitta (Executive Business Manager)

Stratford Street, Cotmanhay, Ilkeston

Derbyshire

DE7 8QZ

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