Assistant Headteacher – Attendance and Inclusion – Birmingham
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Headteacher to join a thriving secondary school in Birmingham on an interim basis for the remainder of the academic year. This role is ideal for a compassionate, strategic, and proactive school leader who can make an immediate impact on attendance, behaviour, and inclusion.
The school has a positive and collaborative atmosphere, strong leadership, and a clear commitment to supporting every student to succeed. The successful Assistant Headteacher will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that attendance continues to improve, inclusion remains at the heart of school practice, and all pupils have access to an environment where they can thrive academically and personally.
Job Role:
Leading on whole-school attendance, inclusion, and behaviour strategies
Working closely with pastoral and safeguarding teams to ensure every student receives appropriate support
Developing effective systems to track, monitor, and improve attendance and engagement
Supporting teaching and support staff in managing behaviour and promoting a culture of respect and high expectations
Building strong relationships with families, external agencies, and community partners to ensure a joined-up approach to inclusion
Acting as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school strategy and improvementRequirements:
Proven experience as an Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, or senior leader within a mainstream secondary school
Strong knowledge of inclusion, attendance, safeguarding, and behaviour management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and lead others
A data-driven and solution-focused approach to improving outcomes for pupil
Ability to make an immediate positive impact in a busy, forward-thinking school environmentIf you are an experienced Assistant Headteacher ready for your next leadership challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham for more information. Not the role for you? Ask about our other Assistant Headteacher opportunities or refer a colleague and find out about our excellent referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days