- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1478 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
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- School website
- Sidney Stringer Academy website
Assistant Head, responsible for Social Science & Subject Lead for History
More than one location, Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- History, Social sciences
Working pattern
- Full time: FTE
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L9 -L13
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting new opportunity at Sidney Stringer Academy for an outstanding and successful Assistant Head,responsible for Social Sciences and Subject Lead for History.
Our vision
At Sidney Stringer Academy, we are committed to fostering a learning environment where every student can achieve their full potential. We are guided by our core values of Determination, Respect, Integrity, Virtue, and Equality, and our curriculum is built upon the principles of Immersion, Inclusion, and Ambition. We seek an inspirational and highly effective leader to join our team and champion this vision within the Social Sciences faculty.
Job requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Degree in relevant subject
- Senior or middle leadership experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
- Experience in mentoring or coaching
What the school offers its staff
- 100% attendance - 1 day off following year
- Staff Development- High quality programme and subsidies for Master’s degree courses
- iPads for teaching staff and class sets for lessons
- Free tea and coffee
- Social committee with subsidised events
- Occupational health and counselling support
- Cycle Scheme
- Free parking
- Long service awards
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to applyIf you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02476633946
The Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust (SSMAT) is a network of five diverse schools educating over 3,500 pupils and employing more than 600 dedicated teaching and support staff. Based in Coventry, England, the Trust encompasses:
Sidney Stringer Academy: The lead school is located in Hillfields, offering secondary education for students aged 11-18.
Radford Primary Academy: Providing a nurturing primary education for young minds.
Ernesford Grange Community Academy: Serving the community with quality secondary education.
Riverbank Academy: A broad spectrum school supporting students with various needs.
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy: Located opposite SSA, provides an all-through provision from reception to 11 years old through to the secondary school.
Collaboration is at the heart of the SSMAT, with all schools working closely together to:
Share best practices and resources.
Offer a seamless educational journey across different stages.
Support the professional development of staff.
Ensure all students receive an outstanding education, reaching their full potential.
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Sidney Stringer Academy
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