Assistant Headteacher and Reception Class Teacher - Earlsheaton Infant School

Job Details

• Location: 29 Commercial Street, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury WF12 8JF
• Organisation: Schools
• Directorate: Primary Schools
• Service Area: Earlsheaton Infant School
• Hours: See Advert
• Number of Jobs: 1
• Position type: Temporary
• Length of contract: 31st August 2027
• Grade: L1
• Salary: £51,773 £ 53,586

Job Profile / Description

Exciting Middle Leadership Opportunity – Maternity Cover:
Earlsheaton Infant School is delighted to offer a maternity cover role for an aspiring middle leader who wishes to further develop leadership experience and make a real impact within a nurturing school community. The successful candidate will be based in the Reception class, lead on Reading across the school, and gain valuable leadership experience through regular responsibility for the school due to the Executive Headteacher’s split role.

The position is available on a fixed‑term contract or secondment basis from as soon as possible, and no later than 2 November 2026, until 31 August 2027.

Earlsheaton Infant School is a small, friendly and welcoming school where children are at the heart of everything we do. As part of the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to providing a safe, happy and caring environment in which every child is nurtured, valued and supported to thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team, contribute to whole‑school improvement, and gain first‑hand leadership experience within a supportive and collaborative setting.

We warmly welcome and encourage prospective candidates to visit the school to experience our vibrant community firsthand. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on

10 September 2026, 12:00 PM

Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as satisfactory references. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer.

Our Trust values the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions that every individual brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and none, abilities, ages, genders and sexual orientations. We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and free from discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.