Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
England
- £67,898 - £75,049 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 12 - 16
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 13 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2026
Job overview
Holly Lodge School are recruiting for an Assistant Headteacher - Personal Development. We are a comprehensive 11-19 school and sixth form serving the diverse community of Smethwick, West Midlands. Our core values are Ambition, Opportunity and Community: we believe that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said and made, and that they should be equipped for joining the great conversations of humankind, shaping the future and living truly rewarding and meaningful lives. We believe in the power of expertly developed, subject specialist curriculum, alongside research-informed teaching approaches, high expectations for behaviour, and excellent pastoral care in achieving this vision. We are ambitious for the experience of our staff as well as our students: in terms of well-being, professional development and career progression. We believe that the key to staff wellbeing is sensible workload and a positive professional culture, and we place these at the heart of everything we do.
This role will give you an opportunity to provide students with incredible opportunities as part of the Senior Leadership team. If you have a passion for education, and you share our values, please see our application pack via our website https://holly-lodge.org/.
Please provide a cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4 paper) with your application outlining your skills experience in relation to the job description and person specification.
Applicants are welcome to discuss the position further and are encouraged to visit the school, please arrange via HLS_hr@holly-lodge.org. Completed applications should be sent to HLS_hr@holly-lodge.org by Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 09.00am. Interviews will be scheduled for W/c 2nd February 2026.
At Holly Lodge we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from our vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Holly Lodge supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
Please note an online search will be conducted for shortlisted applicants.
Attached documents
About Holly Lodge High School College of Science
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science
- Holly Lane, Sandwell, Smethwick
- West Midlands
- B67 7JG
- United Kingdom
Holly Lodge High School is a state comprehensive secondary school and sixth form for children aged 11-19 located in the town of Smethwick, West Midlands. The school serves a diverse community with high indicators of economic disadvantage.
Headteacher
Imran Iqbal
Vision and Values
The vision for Holly Lodge is encapsulated in three words: Ambition, Opportunity and Community. We believe that every child, regardless of their background or starting point, is entitled to a world-class education in the best that has been thought, said and made, and that they should be equipped for joining the great conversations of humankind, shaping the future and living truly rewarding and meaningful lives. We believe in the power of expertly developed, subject specialist curriculum, alongside research-informed teaching approaches, high expectations for behaviour, and excellent pastoral care in achieving this vision. We are ambitious for the experience of our staff as well as our students: in terms of well-being, professional development and career progression. At Holly Lodge there is no written marking of books, no written reports and no graded lesson observations: we believe in stripping away performative documents and activities that have little impact, in order to make time for the things that really make a difference. We believe that the key to staff wellbeing is sensible workload and a positive professional culture, and we place these at the heart of everything we do.
If you share our values and want to be part of a team which champions ambition, opportunity and community, then please see our applications pack for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.
Ofsted
"This is a large school with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Pupils and staff are proud of their school. Leaders promote tolerance and community cohesion and make the most of the multicultural intake of the school.
The school’s motto is ‘success for all’. Pupils study a wide range of subjects and take part in a variety of extra-curricular activities. Teachers make sure that pupils develop their knowledge and skills across the curriculum. Leaders and staff are attentive to pupils’ well-being. They ensure that all pupils can progress and enjoy the full range of activities the school offers.
Pupils behave well during breaks and at lunchtime. They also behave well in lessons. They respect their teachers and work well with each other. All of this helps to make the school an orderly place where pupils feel safe. They trust teachers to deal with bullying when it happens."
The full report into Holly Lodge High School can be found here.
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