Assistant Headteacher - West Coventry Academy

WEST COVENTRY ACADEMY; Coventry; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive school as an Assistant Headteacher, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of education for students. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead in a modern, state-of-the-art environment designed for 21st-century learning. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team, you will be empowered to make a significant impact on the lives of young people. If you are passionate about education and ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers a competitive salary and a chance to be part of an oversubscribed school community dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Days

Qualifications

• Outstanding teaching ability with a passion for student success.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in leading and managing the school.
• Inspire and motivate students and staff to achieve their best.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Emotional Intelligence

Relationship Building

Motivation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Training

Job description

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 17 primary schools, 1 all-through school, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider. Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry.

Assistant Headteacher

Full Time, Permanent

Required for September 2025

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Quality of Education. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching professional to take the next step into senior leadership. You will be an outstanding practitioner who can work collaboratively with the Headteacher and leadership team to support strategically in the leadership and management of the school.

West Coventry Academy is a vibrant, all-inclusive comprehensive school, located on the outskirts of Warwickshire. Having undergone an exciting development, the new school build boasts a net carbon zero, landscaped building, which is modern, up to date and student focussed. There are a whole host of facilities built with the needs of the 21^st century curriculum in mind including extensive sports facilities, a new swimming pool, state of the art Theatre, Music and Performance studios, spectacular Art rooms, an expansive Library, new Sixth Form Wing and updated ICT infrastructure with interactive classrooms.

Graded a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in 2023 we are looking for a talented leader who wants to join us on our journey to further develop the quality of education for all our students. Our vision is to provide an exceptional educational experience for our school community. As the school of choice for the local community West Coventry Academy is oversubscribed in Year 7 for September 2025 entry.

Salary: Leadership scale L14 – L18 £68,586 - £75,675 per annum

Hours: Full time, Permanent

Location: The role will be based at West Coventry Academy, Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PW

Start Date: September 2025

What you will need to succeed

To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

To be committed to keeping our students safe

Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

Be an outstanding teacher

Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

• Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities
• The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level
• A competitive salary
• An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme)
• Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Mrs A Neofitou, Headteacher, on [e-mail].

Closing date: 9am, Monday 19 May 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 21 May 2025

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP digital application form.