11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 February 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 February 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L3 - L7

What skills and experience we're looking for

Unity Academy Assistant Headteacher – Outreach

Salary range: Leadership scale: L3 to L7 (£54,394 to £60,145)

Starting point on scale TBC and dependent upon experience

Contract: Full time, permanent

Line of responsibility: Responsible to the Headteacher

Start Date: Start of the summer term 2026 or as soon as available

You will be an experienced and strategic leader who can articulate our mission, vision and values and encourage and empower others to be the best that they can be for our pupils.

What the school offers its staff

Cycle to work scheme

CPD pathway for every role

Time for you day

No expectation to respond to work communication outside hours

Free tea, coffee & milk

Release time for significant personal events

Length of service award

Retirement & financial planning

6 inset days

Protected additional CPL time

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Unity Academy

School type
Free School, ages 4 to 11
School size
28 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Unity Academy website

Unity Academy is a primary alternative provision located in Kidderminster.
It has 40 pupils from age 5 – 11 years and 24 staff members.
Established in 2023 the school is part of The Rivers CofE Academy Trust.

At Unity Academy, Kidderminster, our ethos is shaped by the STARS values of The Rivers CofE Academy Trust: Sharing, Trust, Achievement, Respect and Safety. These guiding principles underpin every aspect of school life and help us to cultivate a nurturing and high-achieving environment where every pupil can flourish.

We are committed to providing an education that develops the whole child - academically, socially, morally, and spiritually. Through high-quality teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum, and strong pastoral care, we aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

By living out our STARS values, we create a culture of kindness, excellence, and aspiration. Pupils are encouraged to serve others, show gratitude, strive for their best, and treat everyone with dignity. This ethos empowers our children to grow into thoughtful, resilient individuals who are well prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Arranging a visit to Unity Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office-uny@riverscofe.co.uk.

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