We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues.
And that starts with finding the right person for the job!
About the Role
Wickersley Partnership Trust, in association with the Governing Body of Aston Lodge Primary is seeking an outstanding and inspirational Headteacher with the passion, vision and resilience to lead the team at Aston Lodge Primary School. You will have high expectations and the knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills to lead sustained improvement throughout the school, whilst being committed to providing a creative, stimulating and inclusive learning environment.The role is an exciting opportunity for a new leader to continue to build improvement alongside a team committed to ensuring our children are placed at the centre of all decisions made, and that they receive the best quality education possible.
Our ideal candidate will have:
Significant leadership experience and a proven track record of continuous whole school improvement
Impressive levels of commitment, drive and resilience
Clear, focused vision to take our school forward to secure the best outcomes for all pupils
Excellent understanding of effective strategies for raising attainment and achieving excellence
Strong leadership, management and organisational skills and excellent inter-personal skills
Innovative ideas to promote the school, engaging with parents, carers and the wider community
In return we can offer:
Supportive, well informed Governors who are dedicated to a vision of educational excellence, with commitment to your continuing professional and personal development
Opportunities to work collaboratively with our Trust partner schools
A committed, dedicated and friendly team of staff with high expectations of themselves
Children who love learning
The support of Wickersley Partnership Trust
We believe this is a very exciting opportunity for a talented, driven individual to help progress their career.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the recruitment team on 01709807600 (ext 2210) to arrange a visit.
***Application Closing Date: Noon, Monday 29th September 2025***
Wickersley Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-serviceth
**Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CV’s. All applicants must complete an application form in full**
Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
- Why are you applying for this position?
- How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (Please refer to the documents attached to this advert).
- Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned. This information is important as it will be used in the shortlisting process to identify suitable candidates for interview and assessments.
