Associate Assistant Headteacher at West Walsall E-ACT Academy

E-ACT; Walsall; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Cycle to Work scheme

31 days annual leave

Job summary

E-ACT West Walsall Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate Assistant Headteacher to lead teaching, learning and assessment across designated areas. The role partners with the Headteacher to drive strategic initiatives and ensure safeguarding excellence.

The post holder will shape curriculum delivery, mentor staff, and implement school-wide strategies to improve outcomes. A leadership qualification is desirable and QTS is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Degree in related subject specialism.
• Senior leadership or management qualification (or willing to work towards).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for teaching, learning and assessment within their areas of responsibility.
• Ensure the Academy is always fully compliant in all areas of Safeguarding.
• Ensure a consistent focus on the implementation of the curriculum across all faculties.
• Promote a culture of reflective and personalised learning where all students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and achievement.
• Develop and embed strategies that support the Academy vision and help to improve all elements of teaching, learning and assessment.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Staff coaching

Safeguarding compliance

Education

QTS or equivalent

Degree in related subject

Senior leadership qualification

Tools

CPD planning

Job description

About this Role

Job Title: Associate Assistant Headteacher

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are looking for an Associate Assistant Headteacher to support the Headteacher with the strategic leadership of the Academy.

The post holder will be responsible for a leadership responsibility which will be determined upon appointment and in negotiation with the successful candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for teaching, learning and assessment within their areas of responsibility.
• Ensure the Academy is always fully compliant in all areas of Safeguarding.
• Ensure a consistent focus on the implementation of the curriculum across all faculties.
• Promote a culture of reflective and personalised learning where all students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and achievement.
• Develop and embed strategies that support the Academy vision and help to improve all elements of teaching, learning and assessment.

Pay range:

L6 - L10 £60,619 - £66,956

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Degree in related subject specialism.
• Senior leadership or management qualification (or willing to work towards)

E-ACT West Walsall Academy | Strive for Excellence

E-ACT West WalsallAcademy, an 11-18 academy committed to enhancing the life chances of everystudent while inspiring them to achieve their full potential. Situated justeight miles from the vibrant city of Birmingham and six miles from the bustlingtown of Wolverhampton, our academy plays a pivotal role in the educationallandscape of Walsall.

At West Walsall Academy,we believe in the transformative power of education and are resolutely focusedon providing an environment where students can flourish academically andpersonally. As part of the E-ACT family, we are united in our mission to deliveroutstanding education that empowers students to strive for excellence.

Take the next step inyour career with E-ACT West Walsall Academy - where excellence is not just agoal; it's a commitment.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe everychild deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaksdown barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership,collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-firstculture, and ensure every voice is heard.

Weare proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providingsector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was namedLarge Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievementsare further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MATExcellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES TrustLeadership Award 2024.

E-ACTis recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of ourBirmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISERegional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion andbehaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISEReception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of ourpeople-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible.We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. Wedon't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to bea part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits

• Financial and Lifestyle We offer a strong financial package including access to definedbenefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionablepay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can alsobenefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainablecommuting.
• Professional Growth andDevelopment We invest heavily in staffdevelopment through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point payscale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfillingfull responsibilities.
• Culture and Wellbeing Our people-first culturevalues every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a freeEmployee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collectivesuccess.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack formore information.

E-ACT is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults,and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service(DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challengingdiscrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications fromall sections of the community.