Assistant Headteacher – Teaching and Learning

Assistant Headteacher – Teaching and Learning

Post: Assistant Headteacher – Teaching and Learning
Location: Handsworth Grange Community Sports College
Salary: Leadership Pay Range, L13: £69,596 to L17: £76,772 gross per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start date: 01 September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning; the successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership of all areas of Teaching and Learning across the school. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a highly supportive, passionate, committed, and experienced team who lead ethically and morally and with the best interests of all students at the centre of all decision making.

Applications are welcome from colleagues with the drive and commitment to consistently pursue the highest standards and those who will bring an innovative, inspiring, and challenging approach to whole school leadership.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a proven leader with experience in developing strong and impactful teaching and learning.
• Can motivate, inspire, and innovate.
• Has ambition for becoming a Headteacher or system leader.
• Is committed to changing the life chances of all young people; especially the hardest to reach.

In return we can offer you:

• a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development.
• mentoring by and support from an experienced Headteacher, senior team and central Trust staff.
• the opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders throughout the Trust.
• the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our inspiring children and young people.
• access to other employee benefits offered by our Trust.

The closing date is at 9am on Tuesday 24 March 2026 and the interview process will take place on Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April 2026.

Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion about the role with Ms Mattock, Headteacher. Visits to school are encouraged. Further information is available by contacting Alison Keeton
- Headteachers PA via e-mail

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment, further information can be found in our child protection and safeguarding policy on our statutory information page on our website Statutory Information – Minerva Learning Trust. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSIE, the trust/school will be carrying out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of their due diligence.