Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral
Willenhall E-ACT Academy, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
21 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £70,275.00 - £77,676.00 Annually (Actual) L12 - L16
Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral job summary
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced school leader to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional professional with a strong track record in attendance, behaviour and pastoral leadership to drive high standards, strengthen student engagement and ensure every learner is supported to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping a positive culture of high expectations, inclusion and success across the academy.
Are you ready to lead, inspire and make a real difference?
This is more than just a leadership opportunity. It is your chance to be part of an ambitious academy with a clear vision, a passionate team and an unwavering belief in what our young people can achieve.
At Willenhall E-ACT Academy, we are on an exciting journey of improvement and transformation. We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Headteacher who brings energy, ambition, determination and a relentless commitment to ensuring every child receives the education and opportunities they deserve.
We want someone who leads from the front, inspires those around them and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo. Someone who combines high expectations with genuine care, who sees solutions rather than barriers and who understands that great leadership is about bringing people with you.
You will join a committed and supportive senior leadership team where your ideas will be valued, your leadership will make an impact and you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our academy.
We are not looking for someone who simply maintains the status quo. We are looking for someone who wants to make things better, who believes in the power of education to change lives and who is excited by the challenge of making a lasting difference.
If you are an ambitious leader who wants to grow, inspire others and be part of something special, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Think Big. Show Team Spirit. Do the Right Thing.
Willenhall, then the World!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the academy's strategic approach to attendance, behaviour, pastoral care and student wellbeing.
- Drive improvements in attendance, punctuality and student conduct through data-led interventions and targeted support.
- Line manage and develop pastoral leaders, Heads of Year and attendance staff to ensure consistent and effective practice.
- Work closely with families, external agencies and local authorities to remove barriers to learning and engagement
- Contribute to whole-school improvement as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, promoting a culture of high expectations and excellence
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with successful leadership experience in a secondary school setting.
- Proven experience of improving attendance outcomes and leading behaviour strategies that secure positive student outcomes.
- Strong understanding of behaviour management, pastoral care, safeguarding and inclusion.
- Ability to analyse attendance, behaviour and pastoral data to inform decision-making and drive improvement.
- Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire staff, engage families and collaborate with external partners
Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!
Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.
E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1106 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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A vibrant 11-16 academy in Walsall. Our vision is for all of our students to flourish and succeed, helping them to develop into tomorrow’s leaders.
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