Associate Assistant Headteacher

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 14 primary schools, 1 all-through school, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider. Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry.

Associate Assistant Headteacher

Full Time, Permanent

Required for September 2024

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Maths. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching professional to take the next step into senior leadership. You will be an outstanding practitioner who can work collaboratively with the Headteacher and leadership team to support strategically in the leadership and management of the school. 

 West Coventry Academy is vibrant, all-inclusive comprehensive school, located on the outskirts of Warwickshire. Having recently undergone an exciting development, the new school build boasts a net carbon zero, landscaped building, which is modern, up to date and student focussed. There are a whole host of facilities built with the needs of the 21st century curriculum in mind including extensive sports facilities, a new swimming pool, state of the art Theatre, Music and Performance studios, spectacular Art rooms, an expansive Library, new Sixth Form Wing and updated ICT infrastructure with interactive classrooms.

 Salary:               L8 - L12 £56,082 - £61,882

 Hours:                Full time             

 Location:            The role will be based at West Coventry Academy, Nutbrook Avenue, Coventry CV4 9PW

 Start Date:        September 2024

What you will need to succeed

·       To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

·       To be committed to keeping our students safe

·       Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

·       Be an outstanding teacher

·       Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

·       The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

·       Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities across our schools and Teaching School Hub

·       The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level

·       A competitive salary

·       An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package

·       Competitive pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme)

·       Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

To apply please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Samantha Tasker via email staffsjt@westcoventryacademy.org

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP digital application form.

Closing date:     9am, Friday 12th April 2024

Interview date: Tuesday 16th April 2024

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP Safeguarding policy 2023/2024