Assistant Headteacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to competitive salary range, excellent school environment with state-of-the-art resources, and strong focus on professional development.
- Competitive salary: £68,586 - £75,675 annually
- Opportunity to work in a modern, carbon-neutral school
- Focus on professional growth and leadership development
- Demands a high level of expertise and commitment
Pros
- High salary range (£68,586 - £75,675 annually) for educational leadership roles
- Opportunity to work in a modern, well-resourced school focused on student needs
- Strong commitment to professional development and career advancement
Cons
- Expectation for high performance and resilience in a challenging role
- Potentially high workload due to leadership responsibilities
- Must adapt quickly to strategic initiatives and changes
Who it's for
Mid-level to Senior Leadership • On-site in Coventry
Good fit
- Experienced educational leaders
- Motivated educators eager to improve school quality
- Collaborative professionals invested in student success
Not recommended for
- Inexperienced teachers looking for entry-level roles
- Candidates averse to comprehensive stakeholder engagement
- Those preferring a less demanding work pace
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Quality of Education. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teaching professional to take the next step into senior leadership. You will be an outstanding practitioner who can work collaboratively with the Headteacher and leadership team to support strategically in the leadership and management of the school.
West Coventry Academy is a vibrant, all-inclusive comprehensive school, located on the outskirts of Warwickshire. Having undergone an exciting development, the new school build boasts a net carbon zero, landscaped building, which is modern, up to date and student focussed. There are a whole host of facilities built with the needs of the 21st century curriculum in mind including extensive sports facilities, a new swimming pool, state of the art Theatre, Music and Performance studios, spectacular Art rooms, an expansive Library, new Sixth Form Wing and updated ICT infrastructure with interactive classrooms.
Graded a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in 2023 we are looking for a talented leader who wants to join us on our journey to further develop the quality of education for all our students. Our vision is to provide an exceptional educational experience for our school community. As the school of choice for the local community West Coventry Academy is oversubscribed in Year 7 for September 2025 entry.
What you will need to succeed
To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
To be committed to keeping our students safe
Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate
Be an outstanding teacher
Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role
What you will get in return
Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities
The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level
A competitive salary
An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
Competitive pension scheme (Teachers Pension Scheme)
Professional Development & Wellbeing Days
What you need to do now
To apply please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Mrs A Neofitou, Headteacher, on staffaxn@westcoventryacademy.org.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 19 May 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP digital application form.
