Assistant Head Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Smethwick is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to lead the primary curriculum development. The successful candidate will inspire staff and pupils, ensuring the curriculum meets diverse needs while upholding the organization's values. This role offers a chance to influence educational experiences positively and includes a strong commitment to professional development and safeguarding.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Supportive staff team

Positive learning environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record in curriculum design and innovation.
• Ability to inspire staff and pupils.
• Commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead in establishing and developing the primary curriculum.
• Shape the learning environment according to diverse pupil needs.
• Ensure curriculum reflects the Victoria Academies Trust values.

Skills

Curriculum design

Leadership

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished Assistant Head Teacher who will take the lead in establishing and developing the primary curriculum across all phases. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated education professional with a proven track record in curriculum design and innovation, as well as a passion for enhancing the educational experiences of our pupils. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning environment and ensuring that our curriculum reflects the needs and aspirations of our diverse pupil community and encompasses the Victoria Academies Trust values. We require someone who can inspire both staff and pupils alike, fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement so that everyone is the best they can be.

What the school offers its staff

• A commitment to continuing professional development
• A supportive and hardworking staff team who are united in their drive to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes academically and socially
• Friendly and happy children who are keen and eager to learn

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children
• You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.