What skills and experience we're looking for
The Assistant Head Teacher is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), leading Early Years and the whole‑school reading and phonics strategy, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), and deputising for the Head Teacher. The postholder will model excellent teaching, secure high standards, and help establish the systems, culture and curriculum of a new and growing school. As the school is growing, we will be sharing the workload, in terms of additional responsibilities, but these will be redistributed as more staff are recruited.
* Designated Teacher
* Attendance Champion
* Pupil Premium Champion
* Educational Visits Coordinators
* Transition Lead
These can be negotiated subject to candidate’s strengths and experience.
This is a rare opportunity to create something truly special. We look forward to hearing from passionate leaders ready to take the next step in their career.
What the school offers its staff
Our offer to you
We strive to be an employer of choice, and are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, appreciated and at the heart of what we do.
Professional Development
We support all our schools and services to offer professional development that is rooted in the evidence of what improves teaching and learning.
We listen to what your career aspirations are and how we can support you within your role.
We provide Trust‑wide CPD in key areas, including SEND, behaviour and teaching and learning.
We support staff in accessing a wide range of qualifications, including Diplomas, Masters and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Appraisal
Our staff appraisal focuses on supporting our employees to be the very best they can be. There is no performance‑related pay in our Trust, and we put staff at the heart of what we do so they can put children at the heart of what they do.
Apprenticeship Levy
As a large employer we pay into the Apprenticeship Levy Fund and are therefore able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships to both new and existing staff.
Pension Schemes
A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role: Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff, and the Local Government Pension Scheme for non‑teaching staff.
Employee Support Schemes
Subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
* A Gym Membership Scheme
* A Cycle to Work Scheme
* An Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support.
* An Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials.
* A Health Cash Plan benefit, providing reimbursements for various health‑related expenses, including dental treatments, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post, please click on this link https://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacanciesand select the Assistant Headteacher position.
Darren Barrow, Head Teacher will be available at the model classroom and base set up at Higham Lane North Academy, Upper Farm Drive, Nuneaton, CV11 6YN on Monday 23rd February from 4:00‑6:00pm and all day Wednesday 25th February if you would like to arrange an appointment to discuss this career defining opportunity further. Please email headteacher@watlingmeadows.co.uk to book your slot.
Please see the attached Job Application Pack for the full details of the role, including the Person Specification.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks: Childcare disqualification, Enhanced DBS, Medical, Online and social media, Prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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