Assistant Headteacher
West Coventry Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PWThis job expired on 19 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L14 – L18 £68,586 - £75,675 per annum
Assistant Headteacher job summary
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Quality of Education. 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 a vibrant, all-inclusive comprehensive school, located on the outskirts of Warwickshire. Having 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.
Graded a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in 2023 we are looking for a talented leader who wants to join us on our journey to further develop the quality of education for all our students. Our vision is to provide an exceptional educational experience for our school community. As the school of choice for the local community West Coventry Academy is oversubscribed in Year 7 for September 2025 entry.
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
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 Mrs A Neofitou, Headteacher, on staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 19 May 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP digital application form.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
About West Coventry Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Coventry Academy website
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