Job Title: Assistant Headteacher
Pay Rate: L14 - £68,586 per annum
Location: Harborne
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: 12-month Maternity Cover
Smart Education is recruiting for a passionate and experienced Assistant Headteacher to join a specialist ASD provision in Harborne, supporting students aged 11 to 19 years. This is a 12-month maternity cover position starting in September 2025. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the school, supporting students with complex needs and contributing to whole-school improvement.
Benefits of working as an Assistant Headteacher:
• Competitive salary aligned with leadership scale
• Weekly pay through Smart Education
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Dedicated consultant – Ongoing support throughout your placement
Expectations of the Assistant Headteacher role:
• Provide strategic leadership to drive teaching and learning standards across the school
• Support the Headteacher in the day-to-day running of the school and overall school improvement plan
• Lead on behaviour management, safeguarding, and student wellbeing, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment
• Model outstanding classroom practice and provide coaching and mentoring to staff
• Engage effectively with parents, external agencies, and stakeholders to support student outcomes
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