Assistant Headteacher- QOE
Oscott Manor School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6DE13 days remaining to apply
Closing date
17 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- L12-L16 (£70,275pa-£77,676pa)
Additional allowances
L12-L16 (£70,275pa-£77,676pa)
Assistant Headteacher- QOE job summary
This is a particularly exciting time to join Oscott Manor, the second school who joined the newly established Think Differently Education Trust. This marks the beginning of a bold new chapter for our community, opening up fresh opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and professional growth across Birmingham. By joining us now, you’ll be part of shaping a progressive trust from the ground up — helping to drive meaningful change for our young people while developing your own career in a supportive and ambitious environment.
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher - Discoverer Pathway with a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and a passion for inclusive education. The successful candidate will provide visionary leadership, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high-quality learning opportunities that enable all young people to thrive. Applicants must hold QTS and a degree, have successful leadership experience, and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding, high expectations, staff development, and pupil-centred practice.
Online Search
As part of our recruitment checks, an online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Think Differently Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that this post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check and any offer of employment is made conditional of this. You will also be required to register and pay for the DBS update service and ensure that documentary evidence is produced to ensure annual compliance and updates. You will also be required to provide written consent for the employer to access this information at any time.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Think Differently Education Trust, James Brindley School, Bell Barn Road. Birmingham. B15 2AF Telephone: 0121 666 6409
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Oscott Manor School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Size
- 177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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