Assistant Headteacher J&I School

Overview

Grade L3-7 (Point on scale according to experience)

Salary L3-7 (Point on scale according to experience)

Organisation Schools

Directorate Primary Schools

Service Area Thornhill J&I School

Hours Full Time

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Edge Lane, Dewsbury WF12 0QT

Position type Permanent

Advert Wording Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Thornhill J&I School

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher from 1 September 2026. The role is integral in our journey of continual school improvement, supporting our Senior Leadership Team to achieve ambitious aims and objectives at Thornhill Junior and Infant School.

Thornhill Junior and Infant School is a two-form entry school on the outskirts of Dewsbury that is part of the Focus Academy Trust. Our most recent Ofsted was in December 2024 where we were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in Personal Development and ‘Good’ in all other areas.

• Our children are at the heart of everything we do.
• Relationships are strong, respectful and nurturing.
• We play an active role within our community and like to reach out to support others.
• Our staff are empathetic, people-centred and committed to working hard, together.
• We face challenges with positivity and optimism, working hard, together, to overcome them.
• We all love to learn!

• ”Thornhill is a representative school for the community- we are an amazing school!”
• ”Music is a very special part of our school and we treasure it truly. We learn a new musical instrument every year.”
• ”We have amazing school trips, which are unique for every year group. We have just been to London in Y6 and we loved Chester Zoo in Y4.”
• ”Our school is such a great place to be. It is almost like a magic place because it brings so many friends and families together.”

• be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• be an inspirational and innovative leader
• be committed to inclusion, working with parents and the community
• have a proven track record of raising standards

• a supportive and committed team of staff and governors
• a well-resourced and attractive learning environment
• friendly well behaved children who are enthusiastic to learn
• excellent professional development opportunities

For further information about our school, please visit our website. Visits to the School are encouraged - contact the school office to arrange an appointment on

Focus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate at Enhanced Level will be required for this post.

Closing date
: 18 March 2026, 12:00 PM

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