About this Role
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher
Location: 40 George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS
We are an Alternative Provision Free School in Walsall with a brand new building, aiming to be the "go to place" for Alternative Provision in the borough. We offer GCSE and vocational courses and a strong careers program to help students reach positive destinations after leaving the school.
Our ethos focuses on high standards, challenging students to reach their potential, mutual respect, celebrating progress, and personalised support through a Learning Coach who sets bespoke targets and supports social and academic progress.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Head Teacher and wider leadership team in providing strategic, operational and professional leadership across the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, safeguarding and personal development. The Assistant Head Teacher will shape the culture, ethos and direction of the school, ensuring every student receives the support, challenge and opportunities they need to thrive.
Pay range
L8 - L12 (£61,534 - £67,898 FTE)
Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified teacher status
- A commitment to high standards for all
- Continuing good record for professional development
- Achievement of high standards
- Awareness of the value of assessment data in raising standards
What can we offer you
- A supportive, values driven trust with a strong commitment to staff development
- A highly skilled and dedicated team
- Opportunities for leadership growth and career progression
- A chance to make a profound difference to young people and their families
Benefits
Financial, Health and Lifestyle
- Discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red)
- A comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care)
- A cycle to work scheme via Halfords
- Access to the Blue Light Card for further benefits including education sector leading CPD
The Mercian Trust 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.
The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
