Secondary Assistant Headteacher - Safeguarding and Inclusion

Ark Victoria Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting leadership opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking academy, seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Safeguarding and Inclusion. This pivotal role involves managing daily operations and ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for students. As part of a supportive network, you will benefit from extensive professional development and collaboration opportunities. The academy prides itself on nurturing ambition, resilience, and kindness, creating a vibrant community where students can thrive. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in education, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Extensive CPD

Wellbeing Initiatives

On-site Fitness Facilities

Ark Rewards Scheme

Interest-free Loans

Gym Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to drive positive change.
• Passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school.
• Focus on Safeguarding and Inclusion as part of the leadership team.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Safeguarding Practices

Inclusion Strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher for Safeguarding and Inclusion

An exciting leadership opportunity has become available at Ark Victoria Academy! We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher for Safeguarding and Inclusion to join our secondary phase leadership team. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment for students and possess strong leadership skills to drive positive change.

The role involves responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school alongside the Executive Principal, Head of School, and extended leadership colleagues, maintaining high standards of behaviour and attainment.

Our Values

Our values underpin all our activities. It is essential that you align with our school's vision and champion Ark Victoria’s pledge of being Ambitious, Resilient, and Kind, embodying the Ark ethos and six pillars that support our mission.

Leadership and Management

As a senior leadership team member, you will be involved in the overall leadership and management of the academy, with a particular focus on Safeguarding and Inclusion.

Benefits of Working at Ark

As part of the Ark network, staff benefit from strong links with other Ark schools, access to high-quality training, and opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

About Ark Victoria Academy

Ark Victoria provides pupils with an excellent education through an ambitious curriculum, personal development, and extracurricular activities. Despite our size, we maintain a family feel, nurturing pupils to flourish and prepare them for their future careers or higher education.

Our school values and virtue pathways are central to our culture, promoting ambition, resilience, and kindness, which are reflected across our curriculum and community.

Ofsted Report

Ark Victoria was rated as significantly improved in all areas from the 2019 ‘Good’ inspection by Ofsted in October 2024. The full report can be accessed here.

Staff Development and Benefits

We prioritize staff development, offering extensive CPD, wellbeing initiatives, on-site fitness facilities, and benefits such as the Ark Rewards scheme, interest-free loans, and gym discounts.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact HR Manager Kelly Mubarik at 0121 393 4459 or via email at [e-mail].

Note: The school reserves the right to close this advert early. Early applications are encouraged.