Join Our Leadership Team at Meridian High School! We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Associate Assistant Headteacher to join us on a permanent basis. Your Opportunity As a key member of our extended leadership team, you will drive improvement across the English & Performing Arts faculty, championing exceptional teaching, curriculum innovation, and outstanding outcomes for every learner, especially those facing significant challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced middle leader ready to take the next step, or an emerging senior leader eager to make a whole-school impact. What we are looking for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English (or closely related subject). Evidence of sustained professional development (e.g., NPQ, leadership training). Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and current educational research. Successful experience as an outstanding classroom practitioner in English. Demonstrable impact on raising attainment and improving progress for diverse learners. Proven leadership experience at department, key stage, or whole-school level. Ability to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum developments. Strong data literacy to diagnose barriers and design targeted interventions. Experience contributing to staff development, CPD, coaching or mentoring. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence. High resilience, professionalism, and commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion. Desirable NPQSL/NPQML or equivalent leadership qualification. Additional qualifications or experience in Drama, Film Studies, literacy, or inclusion. Coaching or mentoring accreditation. Experience of whole-school responsibilities (e.g., behaviour, safeguarding, assessment). Passion for cultural enrichment and widening students’ access to the arts Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. About Meridian High School Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person, within the school values of ‘resilience, ambition and respect'. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team. Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension scheme. Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model The Details: Start Date: April 2026 or September 2026 Pay Scale: GLF Leadership Scale - GL10 to GL15 Contract type: Permanent, full time. Closing Date: 21st December 2025 Interview date: TBA