Associate Assistant Principal: Commerce Faculty

Erdington Academy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant academy in Birmingham is seeking an expert practitioner to provide leadership to the Commerce Department. The role includes oversight of a skilled teaching team in subjects like Maths and Business, while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Successful candidates will engage in professional development and contribute towards the academy's high-quality teaching standards. Additional benefits include educational support and mental health resources.

Benefits

Educational support

Flexi perks

Salary sacrifice scheme

Perkbox subscription

Access to fitness programmes

Free flu jabs

Qualifications

• Expert practitioner required for strategic leadership role in Commerce Department.
• Experience in teaching Maths, Business, ICT, and DT.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Commerce Department.
• Support a talented range of teachers.

Job description

Position Summary

Erdington Academy is a vibrant school in Birmingham, and we are looking for an expert practitioner to join our successful senior team. You will provide strategic leadership to the Commerce Department, which includes a talented range of teachers covering Maths, Business, ICT and DT disciplines.

What we offer

• An experienced department that is well resourced
• Huge support and professional progression opportunities
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• Disruption‑free learning
• Highly visible/supportive senior leaders who will support you
• Centralised detentions
• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no‑stakes’ instructional coaching, helping you to continuously develop your practice
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to complete NPQs

About us

Since joining the Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust in 2016, Erdington Academy has been on an improvement journey to ensure that all students – regardless of background – have the opportunity to realise their ambitions. Located in the north of Birmingham, we serve students from Years 7 to 11 from the local area. We focus on participation and engagement through high‑quality teaching and genuine care for our community. With an Ofsted rating of Good, we are determined to become Outstanding – and we want you to help take us there.

Fairfax Multi‑Academy Trust enriches lives and transforms futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer outstanding quality of education, recognising that each child is an individual and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. While we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create well‑rounded young adults for tomorrow. We also create careers that could take you anywhere within our network, and beyond.

Benefits

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust‑wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Requirements / Employment Information

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Closing date: 9.00am on 28 January 2026.