Assistant Headteacher – Vocational Provision Holly Lodge

Holly Lodge High School; Borough of Fylde, Smethwick, West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and ambitious leader to join their Strategic Leadership Team as an Assistant Headteacher. This role focuses on vocational provision and aims to inspire students through innovative teaching and extracurricular activities. The school is committed to providing a world-class education, emphasizing well-being and professional development for its staff. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven leadership track record and a dedication to enriching students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of impact as a leader.
• Strong communicator with a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Join the Strategic Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher.
• Enrich students' understanding through extracurricular activities.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of Post-16 Landscape

Passion for Education

Job description

Job overview

Position: Assistant Headteacher

Salary: Leadership 12-16

Start date: September 2025

Deadline: Monday 19th May 2025 at 09:00 am

We have an opportunity for a talented and ambitious leader to join our Strategic Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher – Vocational Provision.

Holly Lodge School is a comprehensive 11-19 school and sixth form serving the diverse community of Smethwick, West Midlands. Our core values are Ambition, Opportunity, and Community: we believe that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said, and made. We aim to equip students for joining the great conversations of humankind, shaping the future, and living truly rewarding and meaningful lives.

We believe in the power of an expertly developed, subject-specialist curriculum, alongside research-informed teaching approaches, high expectations for behaviour, and excellent pastoral care. We are ambitious for both our staff and students: prioritizing well-being, professional development, and career progression. We emphasize sensible workload and a positive professional culture to support staff wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be:

• A strategic thinker driven by moral purpose and a passion for learning
• A leader with a proven track record of impact
• A strong communicator, enthusiastic and relentlessly optimistic
• An innovative team player passionate about teaching and inspiring others
• Knowledgeable about the post-16 landscape, including qualifications and progression routes
• Committed to enriching students' understanding of the world through extracurricular activities and beyond-the-classroom learning

If you are passionate about education and share our values, please submit a letter expressing your interest (maximum of two sides of A4). You are welcome to discuss the role further with senior staff via email: [e-mail].

Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail] by Monday 19th May 2025 at 09:00 am.

This role requires fluent spoken English, in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. Holly Lodge School supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Attached documents

Applicant Info Pack