Assistant Headteacher at St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
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About this Role
Please see attached applicant pack for more information.
About the Role
St. George’s CE Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an
ambitious, dedicated and resilient Assistant Headteacher to join our committed
leadership team for the 2026–2027 academic year. This is an exciting
opportunity for an inspirational practitioner who is passionate about driving
school improvement and supporting colleagues to achieve excellence in teaching
and learning.
The post is initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term basis to support a period of focused development and strategic collaboration. From September 2026, St. George’s will be working in close partnership with St. Michael’s CE Primary Academy (Handsworth), another school within the Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT). This partnership will provide a unique opportunity for staff across both schools to collaborate on curriculum development, teaching practice, and wider school improvement priorities.
Key Purpose of the Role
The Assistant Headteacher will play a key role in supporting
the Headteacher to lead and manage the school effectively, ensuring high
standards of achievement, behaviour and wellbeing for all pupils. The
successful candidate will be instrumental in driving forward improvement
priorities across the school, with a strong emphasis on teaching quality, staff
development, and consistent classroom practice.
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Contact Details
Philip Hynan
01215547818
p.hynan@stmichaelsb21.bdmat.org.uk
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:
- Why do you want to work at St. George’s and in Newtown?
- Describe how you have improved the quality of teaching and learning in your current or previous role. What strategies did you use and what impact did they have on pupil outcomes?
- Explain your experience of mentoring or coaching colleagues, particularly Early Career Teachers (ECTs). How do you support teachers to grow and develop their practice?
- St. George’s is seeking a leader who is prepared to work hard and lead by example. Describe a time when you have contributed significantly to school improvement. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
- From September 2026, St. George’s will be working in partnership with St. Michael’s CE Primary Academy. How would you contribute to effective collaboration across schools to improve curriculum, teaching and learning?
St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown
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