Assistant Headteacher - Meole Brace Secondary School

WMJobs; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council is recruiting an Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development and Culture) at Meole Brace School, Shrewsbury. This is a permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 39 hours) with an annual salary of £68,691 to £77,676.

The post starts 1 January 2027 and forms part of the senior leadership team, shaping pupil development and culture across the school. You will work with the Headteacher, senior staff and governors to drive improvements, maintain high standards, and promote a safe,

Job description

Shropshire Council,

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher (Personal Development and Culture)

Hours: 1.0 FTE WPY: 39.00

Pay Range: L11 - L16 Annual Salary: £68,691 - £77,676

Contract Type: Permanent

Workplace: Meole Brace School, Shrewsbury

Start Date: 1st January 2027

We are seeking a highly motivated and effective practitioner with excellent subject knowledge to join our ambitious, popular and successful school. You will work alongside the Headteachers, Senior Team and Governors, and you will have a key role building on recent improvements and helping to shape future provision. Our school is a vibrant place to work and always puts high quality teaching and learning at the heart of what it does.

Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 @ 12 noon

Interview date: W/c of the 12th October 2026

Meole Brace is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We expect all employees to share this commitment.

All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and gender equality in our hiring practices.