Assistant Headteacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value proposition due to attractive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive school environment.
- Competitive salary: £59,457 - £65,608 annually
- Professional development opportunities with a supportive team
- Chance to impact school improvement across a multi-academy trust
- Role demands strong adaptability and leadership skills
Pros
- Salary range (£59,457 - £65,608) at a competitive level for primary education
- Chance to work in a supportive multi-academy trust
- Professional development aligned with role responsibilities
Cons
- Potentially varied responsibilities across multiple schools
- Requires adaptability to diverse school environments
- Expectations for rapid implementation of school improvement plans
Who it's for
Mid-level Leadership • On-site in Bilston
Good fit
- Experienced primary educators ready for leadership roles
- Innovators in education looking to drive change
- Dedicated professionals eager to partner with parents
Not recommended for
- New teachers without leadership experience
- Those seeking fully remote positions
- Individuals not comfortable with multi-setting dynamics
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About this Role
Are you a talented leader/ teacher looking for a new adventure? The Directors of Manor Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, innovate and passionate Assistant Headteacher across Manor Primary and to be part of Manor’s Senior Leadership Team. This post is a permanent position based at Manor Primary School for at least the first 12 months and will then be based in one of our other Schools across our Trust.
We are looking for a candidate who possesses:
To be a member of the senior leadership team at Manor Primary School and drive all SIPs and decisions made by the team across the school.
To have accountability for quality of Teaching and learning, curriculum provision and standards and achievement across phase of the school.
To take a lead role in SSE (School Self Evaluation) within phase providing all staff with high quality feedback and support in order for them to continually improve.
To have strategic lead for managing performance of staff within phase.
To have strategic lead of Effective use of TA workforce within phase.
To have strategic lead of Effective transition within year/ phase.
To lead on narrowing gap interventions across the phase.
To ensure termly assessments and statutory assessments are carried out with accuracy following all school and DFE guidelines.
To provide assessment of data from a variety of sources to inform planning and use of resources.
To lead on pupil behaviour safety and welfare for all pupils within the phase.
To develop parent partnership across the phase and lead on parental engagement strategies.
To be accountable for compliance in your year group you teach and work in partnership with year group leader in your phase.
We can offer:
A dedicated and friendly staff team who are committed to delivering the best education and services for children and staff within the Trust.
CPD opportunities in-line with role
The chance to join a growing Academy who are committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils Vivup – Employee Benefits scheme (https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/)
The post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, medical check (if required) and evidence of qualifications and verification of the right to work in the UK.
NB. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.
Manor Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Manor Multi Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.
Online Search
An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please call school on 01902 556460 to arrange a visit.
