Overview
Permanent (September 2026 or sooner if available). An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our dedicated leadership team. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher with a range of primary experience. The successful candidate will have experience of strong subject leadership and will be an excellent classroom practitioner. You will need to be forward thinking, innovative in leadership and display a passion for achieving the best outcomes for our children.
Responsibilities
* Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all.
* Put children at the heart of teaching and learning.
* Be a driven leader who inspires and motivates others.
* Be knowledgeable and passionate about delivering an engaging curriculum.
* Be knowledgeable about children’s barriers to learning and how to overcome them.
* Work as part of the senior leadership team to support in the strategic direction, professional leadership and operational management required to bring about continued school improvement.
* Work closely with the senior leadership team and, in particular, the SEND lead, to achieve the very best outcomes for all pupils, with a focus on vulnerable learners and creating an inclusive school at the heart of the community.
What we offer
* Enthusiastic, welcoming and hard-working children.
* Supportive colleagues and a friendly working environment.
* A school committed to the well-being, work-life balance and professional development of all staff.
* A team that puts the children at the centre of all that we do.
* The opportunity to be part of an aspirational school, contributing to its ongoing development and continued improvement.
* A supportive governing body committed to excellence.
What is the job role?
The Assistant Head Teacher will work as part of the senior leadership team to support in the strategic direction, professional leadership and operational management required to bring about continued school improvement. The Assistant Head Teacher will work closely with the senior leadership team and, in particular, the SEND leader, to achieve the very best outcomes for all pupils with a focus on vulnerable pupils, creating an inclusive school that is at the heart of the community. They will achieve this by being:
* An outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all.
* Putting children at the heart of teaching and learning.
* A driven leader who inspires and motivates others.
* Knowledgeable and passionate about delivering an engaging curriculum.
* Knowledgeable about children’s barriers to learning and how to overcome them.
About the school
Willenhall Community Primary School is a two-form entry school located on the south edge of Coventry. The school is set within an economically disadvantaged community, but a community with a strong spirit. We have the highest expectation of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum in a school where pupils belong, thrive and achieve. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To find out more, please contact the Head Teacher, Jenny Mclean, on 02476 302004. Please apply using the online application form outlining your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.
Dates
* Closing date: 22 February 2026 (midnight)
* Shortlisting date: w/c 23 February 2026
* Interview date: 4 March 2026
Who we are looking for
Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented; we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post. Our school 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 required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Location note: Willenhall Community Primary School is referred to in the description with some variations in spelling within the original text.
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