Assistant Head Teacher in Codsall

Are you an ambitious and inspirational school leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision, drive and determination to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people during one of the most important stages of their educational journey? We are actively working with a fantastic school who are seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher to join their Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in driving excellence across Key Stage 3.

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced middle leader, current Assistant Headteacher, or an outstanding practitioner who is ready to step into senior leadership. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with classroom practice, allowing you to remain connected to teaching whilst helping to shape the wider direction of the school. Approximately 50% of the role will involve senior leadership responsibilities, with the remaining 50% dedicated to teaching within your specialist subject area of Science, Mathematics or Physical Education.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will be a highly visible leader who is passionate about ensuring every pupil receives an exceptional educational experience. You will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to drive standards, improve outcomes and ensure that Key Stage 3 provision is ambitious, inclusive and aspirational. You will have a particular focus on ensuring pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally during these crucial years, supporting them to become confident, resilient and successful learners.

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the strategic leadership of the school and will play a leading role in shaping a culture where high expectations, strong relationships and a relentless focus on achievement underpin everything we do.

• Provide strategic leadership for Key Stage 3.
• Lead initiatives that improve teaching, learning and curriculum delivery.
• Drive high standards of attainment, progress, behaviour and attendance.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of education through lesson visits, learning walks, work scrutiny and data analysis.
• Support and challenge colleagues to ensure consistently high standards across the school.
• Lead staff development and professional learning initiatives.
• Contribute to school self‑evaluation and improvement planning.
• Work closely with pastoral and curriculum leaders to remove barriers to learning.
• Develop systems and strategies that support vulnerable learners and promote inclusion.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Act as a key ambassador for the school's values, vision and aspirations.

Alongside leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a substantial teaching commitment and model outstanding classroom practice that inspires both pupils and colleagues.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a proven track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to raising standards and improving life chances for young people.
• Has successful leadership experience and is able to inspire confidence and trust.
• Can motivate, coach and develop colleagues.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is highly organised, resilient and solution-focused.
• Has the ability to think strategically whilst maintaining a strong operational focus.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and ensuring every pupil succeeds.
• Understands the importance of developing a positive school culture where both staff and pupils can flourish.

Most importantly, they are looking for someone who shares their belief that every child deserves an exceptional education and who is willing to go above and beyond to make that ambition a reality.

This is an exciting time to join a school that is ambitious for its pupils, staff and wider community.

• A genuine opportunity to shape the strategic direction of Key Stage 3.
• A highly supportive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.
• Talented and dedicated colleagues committed to collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Engaged and enthusiastic pupils eager to learn.
• A culture that values innovation, creativity and professional autonomy.
• High‑quality leadership development opportunities.
• Access to coaching, mentoring and bespoke professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute to whole‑school improvement and future leadership pathways.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and workload management.

£100 bonus after completing 10 days of work. £250 referral bonus for qualified teachers or teaching assistants. Holiday pay scheme. Dedicated consultant support. Competitive rates of pay.

Their values‑led curriculum promotes a love of life and learning, inspiring every individual to become a respectful, resilient and faithful global citizen. They believe that education extends far beyond academic success. We strive to develop confident young people who demonstrate kindness, integrity and compassion; who embrace challenge with resilience; and who understand their responsibilities as members of both local and global communities.

This post is initially offered on a temporary basis; however, there is a genuine intention for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. Applications are welcomed from experienced middle leaders, current senior leaders and exceptional classroom practitioners seeking their first senior leadership position.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.