Assistant Headteacher - Hednesford Valley High School

Job Details

Assistant Headteacher – Teaching & Learning

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: L8-L12

Are you ready to inspire, empower, and transform the learning experience of every student you serve? Someone who wants to lead and teach in a school where the curriculum is designed to develop the “whole child” under the school motto of “ready to learn”, “ready for life”. Someone who wants to inspire students to demonstrate our key values of teamwork, respect, independence, confidence and kindness. If that is you, we have an exciting opportunity!

[Employer hidden] School is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning—a passionate, forward-thinking leader who believes that great teaching changes lives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our school by driving innovation, nurturing talent, and ensuring every classroom is a place where both students and staff thrive.

We are looking for someone who leads with empathy, integrity, and energy—a leader who understands that behind every lesson is a learner with a story, and behind every teacher is a professional with potential to grow.

What you’ll do:

• Champion outstanding teaching and learning across the school
• Inspire and support staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development
• Develop creative, evidence-informed strategies that raise achievement for all learners
• Foster a culture where curiosity, inclusion, and high expectations go hand in hand
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and families to build a vibrant learning community
• Lead on personal development and vocational subjects

Who you are:

• An experienced and dynamic educator with a proven track record of impact
• A passion for supporting students to progress and develop in all aspects of life
• A compassionate and empathetic leader who values relationships as much as results
• Someone who embraces innovation and is excited by new ideas in education
• A confident communicator who motivates others and brings out their very best
• Deeply committed to equity, wellbeing, and student success

Why join us?

At [Employer hidden] School, we are more than a school—we are a community driven by purpose and possibility. You will join a supportive leadership team that values your voice, invests in your development, and shares your belief that education should be both ambitious and human.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS;Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. The selected candidate will also have social media checks. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

To apply for this position please download and complete the application form below and email back to [contact hidden]. Please read the application pack which is available to download on school website: www.hvh.staffs.sch.uk/vacancies If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or would like to arrange a visit to school to discuss the role, please contact the school office on [contact hidden].

Deadline for applications: 15.00 pm on Monday 27th April 2026 - The advert may close before this date should we received sufficient suitable applications.

Date of Interview: w/c 5th May 2026

Candidates who are shortlisted will be informed by telephone/email if possible.