Deputy Headteacher – Innovative Alternative Provision

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on everyday purchases (Eden)

Free health plan (UK Health Care)

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

The Ladder School in Walsall seeks a visionary Deputy Headteacher to join The Mercian Trust's Alternative Provision for students aged 13–19, in a modern building at the heart of Walsall. You will lead with ambition and integrity, drawing on extensive leadership experience in alternative provision or SEND, and drive social mobility and justice through ambitious teaching and inclusive practice.

This is a rare chance to shape a school that makes a meaningful difference, with a competitive salary

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in schools
• Experience in Alternative Provision, SEND, or similar sectors
• Ability to drive social mobility and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership as Deputy Headteacher at The Ladder School
• Collaborate with Trust to deliver ambitious educational outcomes
• Lead on safeguarding, curriculum development, and improvement planning
• Start January 2027 or earlier by negotiation

Job description

The Ladder School in Walsall seeks a visionary Deputy Headteacher to join The Mercian Trust's Alternative Provision for students aged 13–19, in a modern building at the heart of Walsall. You will lead with ambition and integrity, drawing on extensive leadership experience in alternative provision or SEND, and drive social mobility and justice through ambitious teaching and inclusive practice.

This is a rare chance to shape a school that makes a meaningful difference, with a competitive salary