Assistant Headteacher

Smestow Academy; Tettenhall Wood; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior Leadership Team

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Well-being package (GP, physiotherapy,

counselling and regular health checks)

Job summary

Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team. You will take on significant whole-school leadership responsibility, with the remit determined by the interview panel, aligning experience with school priorities.

The successful candidate will inspire pupils, colleagues and the wider school community, driving improvement in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes and shaping the future of Smestow Academy.

Qualifications

• We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher with strong strategic leadership and a track record of improving teaching and pupil outcomes.
• Ambition, energy and a clear commitment to making a difference in pupils’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Take on significant whole-school leadership responsibility as discussed at interview.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes to secure the best possible futures for pupils.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Interpersonal skills

Inspiring leadership

Job description

Assistant Headteacher

Smestow Academy - Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

Salary: Leadership Scale L9-L13

Start Date: January 2026

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join the leadership team at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated and inspirational leader who is committed to securing the very best outcomes for every pupil. We are looking for a colleague who combines strong strategic leadership with excellent interpersonal skills and a relentless commitment to improving the quality of teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.

The successful candidate will take on significant whole-school leadership responsibility, with the specific remit determined at interview in line with their experience, expertise, skills and knowledge.

You may already be an experienced senior leader, or an exceptional middle leader with a proven track record of success who is ready to take the next step in their career and make a significant whole-school impact. Whatever your current role, you will bring ambition, energy and a clear commitment to making a difference.

We are looking for a leader with the talent, vision and ideas to help shape the future of Smestow Academy. If you are ready to lead with purpose, inspire others and make a lasting difference to the lives and futures of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• The opportunity to make a significant contribution to an ambitious secondary school.
• A supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team.
• A strong culture of professional development and collaboration.
• Opportunities for further leadership development and career progression.
• A school community committed to improving outcomes and life chances for young people.
• The opportunity to work with talented and dedicated colleagues who share high expectations for every pupil.

About us:

At Smestow Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Ian Chamberlain: [e-mail]. to arrange an informal look at the school on the following dates: Friday 9th October, Monday 12th October and Wednesday 14th October (9:00am).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19th October 2026 - interviews taking place 21st October

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.