Assistant Head Teacher

Position: Assistant Head Teacher

Salary: L13-17 - £63,430 - £69,970

Location: Oldbury

Contract type: Full Time Contract: Permanent

The Meadows School is a 11-19 special school based in Oldbury, West Midlands. The school meets the needs of students with; profound and multiple learning difficulties; autism and associated communication and language difficulties; physical and complex medical needs; sensory impairment and challenging behaviours. We currently have 219 students on roll. 

We are unwavering in our pursuit of achieving excellent provision for every student and we firmly believe that an exceptional educational institution begins with nothing less than exceptional leadership – our students deserve nothing less.  

We are seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to support the strategic leadership of the school, a leader who will challenge, inspire and drive school improvement to achieve the best outcomes for students. The successful candidate will be a highly organised, caring and skilled practitioner who will support the Head Teacher in actively promoting the vison and ethos in every aspect of school life.

This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is forward thinking, innovative in leadership and displays a passion for education, learning and well-being.

Specific areas of responsibility will be agreed with the successful applicant.

You will:

• Be an exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellent leadership in a complex and changing environment.
• Be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of strategies to raise standards and achievement of students.
• Demonstrate experience of high-quality teaching and learning.
• Be committed to working in partnership with students, governors, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Be aspirational for all students to achieve their maximum potential.

We will offer you:

• Highly committed and supportive governors, staff and parents.
• An excellent learning environment.
• Strong support for your future and professional development.

We strongly encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact Aleatheia Benjamin on 0121 569 7080 to arrange a visit.

Application forms are available from and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk. If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

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.

The Meadows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked for authenticity and accuracy.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post

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.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.

All references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.

You can visit our website:  www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk

Closing date for application: Monday 7th October 2024 at 9am

Interview process: Week beginning 14th October