Assistant Headteacher

Cannock – WS11

£50,000  | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Good Ofsted Rating  

Purpose of the Role

To lead and develop the curriculum, teaching quality, and pupil achievement across the school, ensuring that all pupils, including those with complex needs, receive a high-quality, broad, balanced, and coherent education.

About

Our College is a specialist school for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.

We offer a nurturing environment with small classes and personalised support, helping students who’ve faced challenges in mainstream education succeed.

Our mission is to build resilience, self-confidence, and a love for learning, while preparing students for academic success and life beyond school.

We cater to students aged 11 to 19, helping them discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and develop skills for future success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of a curriculum that is accessible, engaging, and tailored to the needs of pupils with complex needs and SEND.
• Ensure statutory curriculum requirements are met and that literacy, numeracy, science, ICT, and vocational subjects are effectively delivered.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching through lesson observations, work scrutiny, and pupil feedback.
• Use assessment data to identify gaps in learning and lead targeted interventions to improve pupil outcomes.
• Support subject leaders and teaching staff through coaching, training, and sharing best practice.

 Requirements

• QTS
• Proven experience leading curriculum development and improving teaching quality
• Deep understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and evidence-informed teaching strategies.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support teaching staff, modelling the Staff Code of Conduct
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff, pupils, parents, and external partners
• Ability to use data to inform teaching strategies and curriculum planning

Benefits

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process

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