The Mercian Trust, Walsall, West Midlands

The Mercian Trust

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The Mercian Trust

About The Mercian Trust

INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVING OUTCOMES

As one Trust we share a common purpose. We call it our social mobility and social justice mission to change our communities through the very best equitable education. When we get this right, it enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work, and make a positive contribution to the local, national and international community.

Put simply, our common purpose is to increase opportunities and improve outcomes for our students. We are particularly committed to students who are under-served and under-resourced. We prioritise those who have special educational needs and disabilities, or who are more likely to face discrimination for whatever reason.

It is this common purpose that fuels everything we do. We deliver impactful, sustainable and ethical continuous school improvement in our schools to ensure the children and young people in the communities we serve learn in the very best and most inclusive schools.

We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve (which are the education investment areas of the West Midlands). We adopt a pioneering spirit and look to lead the sector with innovative solutions to the problems our students and families face.

We are proud of our achievements so far:

Our selective schools are the most successful in the country at increasing the number of local disadvantaged students passing the entrance test and joining our grammar schools.

Our St Matthew’s campus in Walsall Town centre has brought new investment and innovation to the town and is home to our Alternative Provision Free School for students at risk of exclusion from Mainstream education. the campus is home to our Studio School where students can take a more technical or vocational route to university and employment - and also the home of our Digital Skills Hub connecting schools with employers and our students with industry professionals.

Our social mobility and social justice mission goes beyond traditional education and training. We are proud to have hosted the region’s first Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Conference at Villa Park, building on our pioneering work in youth mental health.

Our innovative multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals support our vulnerable students, reducing clinical assessment waiting times from nearly 12 months to just 2 weeks

Our social mobility and social justice mission is both what we do, and who we are. We exist to enable all our students to fulfil their potential, thrive in the world of work and make a positive contribution to their local, national and international community.

Leadership - Dan Parkes, our Chief Executive Officer

Dan was appointed CEO of The Mercian Trust in 2019. Since his appointment the trust has grown from five to twelve schools and is now responsible for the education of more 10,000 children and young people.

Dan has a wealth of leadership experience across the education sector. Prior to his appointment as CEO Dan was the founding Principal of Walsall Studio School (14-19 academy) where his track record of successfully introducing new programmes of study for students and supporting teachers’ re-training in different specialisms proved particularly successful. Previously Dan was a senior leader in Further and Higher Education responsible for large staff teams, systems, and structures within multi-campus organisations. His organisational change experience includes mergers within FE colleges and school Trusts.

Our contribution to the sector

Alongside supporting our twelve schools in Walsall and Sandwell, we see our Trust as being at the heart of collaborative practice, alongside other education organisations, to increase opportunities and improve outcomes for all students, teachers, and communities.

We are proud to participate in the following public forums:

West Midlands Advisory Board - our CEO, Dan Parkes, is a co-opted member
Microsoft UK Education Leadership Steering Group - our CEO, Dan Parkes is chair
Departments for Education Headteacher and CEO Reference Group - our CEO, Dan Parkes, is a member
We are a key member of the steering groups for the Priority Education Investment Areas of Walsall and Sandwell
Trust-wide CPD Leaders Forum - Our Director of Teacher Development, Tracy Goodyear, is the founder of this new national group
TES, Schools Week and other education publications - our leaders in our Trust and schools are regular contributors
Global and national education events and conferences - our leaders in our Trust and schools are regular speakers and facilitators.

The Mercian Trust Vacancies

Cover Teacher

Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands We are seeking a dedicated Cover Teacher to join our Academy!: Fixed Term | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MSP/UPS

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Sunday 12th Apr, 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Teacher of Food and Nutrition

Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher of Food & Nutrition to inspire creative, practical learning across Key Stages, delivering a high-quality curriculum that promotes healthy lifestyles, ...: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MSP/UPS

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Wednesday 15th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 or earlier if possible • Suitable for ECTs

Teacher of German

Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, West Midlands

Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, West Midlands We are seeking a dedicated Teacher of German to going our happy, caring and welcoming school!: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 30th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Assistant Headteacher - Teaching and Learning

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands We are seeking an inspiring Assistant Headteacher to drive excellence in Teaching and Learning!: Maternity Cover | Full-Time; £67,898.00 - £75,049.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership 12 - 16, Full time (52.14 Weeks, 32.5 Hours), Fixed Term (10/09/2026 - 31/08/2027)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 4th May, 2026 • Job start: 10-09-2026

Teacher of Music

Q3 Academy Tipton, Tipton, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Tipton, Tipton, West Midlands If you are a dynamic, supportive, and inspiring teacher who has experience in curriculum planning and delivery of music across Key Stages 3 -5, we want to hear from you. You are an incredible teacher ...: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS / UPS

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Friday 17th Apr, 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Teacher of History – Leader of Learning

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands Q3 Academy Langley are seeking an ambitious Teacher of History committed to high-quality teaching and learning: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS + TLR2A (£3,527)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 01.09.2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Head of Year

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands Q3 Academy Langley are seeking an inspirational Head of Year to inspire, lead and support our students!: Maternity Cover | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS/UPS + TLR1B (£12,521), Full Time (32.5 Hours, 52 Weeks), Fixed Term (01/09/2026–31/08/2027).

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 4th May, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026

Teacher of English

Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, West Midlands

Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, West Midlands We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, talented Teacher of English to join our thriving and collaborative English Department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about th...: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 13th Apr, 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Caretaker

Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, West Midlands

Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, West Midlands Queen Mary’s High School is a friendly, high‑achieving and ambitious school community located in the heart of Walsall. We are seeking a hardworking, reliable and enthusiastic Caretaker to join our...: Permanent | Full-Time; £25,989.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 4 (SCP 6-11)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Tuesday 21st Apr, 2026 • Job start: As soon as possible

Class Teacher

Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands

Oakwood School, Walsall, West Midlands We are looking for inspirational Class Teachers to work in our wonderful school and be a part of our dynamic team spanning EYFS through to KS4.: Permanent | Full-Time; £35,703.00 - £53,835.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher Main Pay Scale/UPS plus 1 SEND Point

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midday, Friday 24th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Assistant Headteacher - Maths

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands Join Our Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher – Maths at Q3 Academy Langley: Permanent | Full-Time; £67,898.00 - £75,049.00 Annually (FTE)
Leadership 12 - 16

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026

Site Manager

Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, West Midlands

Queen Mary's High School, Walsall, West Midlands Queen Mary’s High School – an Ofsted Outstanding (2021), high‑achieving, selective girls’ grammar school with a co‑educational Sixth Form – is seeking to appoint a dynamic, reliable and pr...: Permanent | Full-Time; £30,024.00 - £34,434.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 6 (SCP 15-23)

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 13th Apr, 2026

Learning Support Practitioner (LSP)

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands Q3 Langley is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Practitioner (LSP) !: Fixed Term | Full-Time; £27,254.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade 5 (SCP9-17)

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Sunday 12th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 18/05/2026

Teacher of Vocational Studies

Q3 Academy Tipton, Tipton, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Tipton, Tipton, West Midlands We are seeking a dynamic, supportive, and inspiring teacher who has experience in curriculum planning and delivery of any of: Health and Social Care/Child Care or Business/Travel and Tourism or Law a...: Permanent | Full-Time; £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)
MPS/UPS

New SHARE

New • Apply by 9:00am, Monday 13th Apr, 2026 • Job start: September 2026 • Suitable for ECTs

Teaching Assistant

Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands Q3 Academy Great Barr is seeking a caring, motivated Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team. You will support students with additional needs, help remove barriers to learning, and work closely with ...: Permanent | Full-Time; £19,516.00 - £20,139.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 3 SCP 4-6

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Sunday 12th Apr, 2026 • Job start: ASAP

Teacher of Food Technology

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands

Q3 Academy Langley, Oldbury, West Midlands Q3 Academy Langley is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Food Technology and/or Design Technology to join our innovative and high‑performing team.: Permanent | Full-Time; MPS/UPS & TLR/R&R considered for the right candidate

New SHARE

New • Apply by Midnight, Monday 20th Apr, 2026 • Job start: 01/09/2026

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Walsall Studio School

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