Assistant Headteacher - Willenhall Community Primary schoolj

Permanent (September 2026 or sooner if available)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our dedicated leadership team. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher with a range of Primary experience. The successful candidate will have experience of strong subject leadership and will be an excellent classroom practitioner. You will need to be forward thinking, innovative in leadership and display a passion for achieving the best outcomes for our children.

We would like you to:

• Have a passion for overcoming barriers for vulnerable pupils.
• Work collaboratively with our highly motivated team of caring and dedicated professionals, who believe passionately in the development of the whole child.
• Love learning and innovating and be committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils, particularly vulnerable children.
• Be committed to your own professional development and leading the professional development of others.
• Be able to model outstanding teaching and learning based on high expectations of pupils and inspire other colleagues to achieve their potential.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate, inspire and support your team with energy and enthusiasm.

In return we can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, welcoming and hard-working children.
• Supportive colleagues and a friendly working environment.
• A school that is committed to the well-being, work-life balance and professional development of all staff.
• A team that puts the children at the centre of all that they do.
• The opportunity to be part of an aspirational school, contributing to its ongoing development and continued improvement.
• A supportive governing body committed to excellence.

The Assistant Head Teacher will work as part of the senior leadership team to support in the strategic direction, professional leadership and operational management required to bring about continued school improvement.

The Assistant Head Teacher will work closely with the senior leadership team and in particular the SEND leader, to achieve the very best outcomes for all pupils but specifically with a focus on our vulnerable pupils, creating an inclusive school that is at the heart of the community.

They will achieve this by:

• Being an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all.
• Putting children at the heart of teaching and learning.
• Being a driven leader who inspires and motivates others.
• Being knowledgeable and passionate about delivering an engaging curriculum.
• Being knowledgeable about children’s barriers to learning and how to overcome them.

Willenhall Community Primary School is a two-form entry school located on the south edge of Coventry. The school is set within an economically disadvantaged community, but a community with a strong spirit. We have the highest expectation of all of our staff and pupils, with a strong commitment to promoting their well-being. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum in a school where pupils belong, thrive and achieve.

Visits to the school are very much welcomed and encouraged. To find out more, please contact the Head Teacher, Jenny Mclean on 02476 302004.

Please apply using the online application form ensuring you outline your skills, abilities, and experience in line with the key areas on the advert and Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: 22nd February 2026 (midnight)

Shortlisting date: W/C 23rd February 2026

Interview date: 4th March 2026

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.    

Our school 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 required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.