ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and talented leader to join our team at Brownhills West. If you have a passion for curriculum, pedagogy and most importantly for supporting children to ‘Dream Big’, this could be a wonderful opportunity for you to develop your leadership experience. You will be expected and required to lead and live the Trust and Brownhills West’s core values on a daily basis supporting a living not a laminated culture. 

The role will include a teaching commitment.

 What we are looking for in an Assistant Headteacher who:

• Has a strong track record of highly effective teaching demonstrating a thorough understanding of what effective curriculum, pedagogy and successful learning outcomes look like across school.

• Has a relentless drive to offer Brownhills West’s pupils outstanding opportunities through personal development and finding their passion. 

• Sees all of our children as individuals and is committed to inclusion.

• Has the skills to support the Headteacher to deliver strategic goals and raise standards across the school.

• Has a strong knowledge and understanding of leadership and implementation

• Can share a proven experience of positively impacting on pupil progress & attainment.

• Has the ability to inspire children and colleagues to achieve their best

• Has a track record of being a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of coaching and mentoring.

• Has a strong commitment to their professional learning.

• Has high expectations of themselves, colleagues and pupils and the energy and determination to make a difference to the lives of all at Brownhills West.

• Has a desire to commit to and develop further the relationships, support and development of the CCLT family for the benefit of all children in the Trust. 

• Is a nurturing individual who displays the expertise to maintain a highly effective culture of safeguarding across school.

What we can offer an Assistant Headteacher;

• A nurturing school with dedicated staff who truly make a difference to children's lives

• A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos, which puts the children at the heart of all we do

• A school where, from the moment you walk through the door, you feel an immediate sense of belonging and connection.

• Strong curriculum and teaching and learning approaches that provide excellent habits and routines for all stakeholders. 

• A culture where professional development and personal growth are not just encouraged but prioritised, ensuring every member of staff continues to thrive.

• A sense of family through wider connections across the Trust, school improvement support and extensive CPD opportunities. 

• A bespoke induction, mentoring and coaching programme. 

• Bespoke mentoring on the day‑to‑day running of the school from the headteacher.

School visits: 15th April 2026 and 17th April 2026 at 0930

This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.