Assistant Headteacher

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 11 primary schools, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider.  Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry.  A further 2 primary schools will join the ATLP in the near future.

Assistant Headteacher – Leading on Student Culture

Full Time, Permanent

Required for Easter 2022

A vacancy for an Assistant Headteacher has arisen due to the growth of our Multi Academy Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and outstanding practitioner to work collaboratively with our Headteachers and leadership teams to support strategically in the leadership and management of our schools. 

 

Salary:   Leadership Scale – L14-L18   - £58,135 - £64,143 per annum

Location: The role will be based at John Willmott School

Start Date: Required for Easter 2022

What you will need to succeed

• To share our passion for an inclusive community through building shared routines and habits for learning

• Be able to work with students to embrace the school vision of, ‘Potential into Reality’ in all that they do

• To develop a culture of success through celebration, praise and rewards

• The ability to build opportunities for success into everyday classroom routines and practice

• To be a talented leader looking to extend your experience or an ambitious middle leaders seeking your first senior leadership post

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

• Be an outstanding teacher 

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

• To be able to work with the pastoral and attendance team to ensure our students get the very best pastoral care 

• To be able to work with leaders to ensure the curriculum supports the development of the students health and well-being in preparation for their next steps

• The ability to work in a face 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 across our schools and Teaching School Hub

• The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level

• A competitive salary

• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

• Three Professional Development Days

What you need to do now

For an application pack please visit our website: https://atlp.co.uk/vacancies

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Ms A Casey, PA to the Headteacher to arrange an appointment:  a.casey@jws.bham.sch.uk  

Completed applications should include an application form and a letter of application no more than 2 sides of A4 that clarifies how you:

• meet the person specification

• gives examples of your successful leadership

• outlines the contribution you can make to John Willmott School

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@atlp.org.uk

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

Closing date: 9:00am, 10th February 2022

Interview date: Week beginning 14 February 2022

We continue to adhere to the government’s advice and guidance for education settings, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are in place to allow for safe working practices. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  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

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation https://atlp.org.uk/files/2021/03/ATLP-Overall-Safeguarding-Policy-2020-FINAL-3.pdf