Assistant Headteacher

14 hours ago

Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Coventry City Council Full time

About The Team We Are Recruiting To
At Radford Primary Academy, you'll be working within a welcoming and supportive team, with the ability to make a real difference. You will have the opportunity to work alongside committed teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We also offer access to opportunities for professional development.

What is the job role?
We are seeking to appoint a Temporary Assistant Head Teacher to add support to the leadership team whilst it goes through a period of transition and lead on Maths whilst our current Maths lead is on maternity leave. You will work alongside the Associate Headteacher to support in leading and managing Radford Academy, as well as being an enthusiastic and committed teacher with high expectations. You will teach in year 5 for the rest of the academic year and then in KS2. You will be expected to play a major role under the overall direction of the Associate head teacher in developing the strategic direction of the school. You will assist with managing staff and with organisational requirements of the school. You will be expected to be a positive role model for other staff members, with strong teaching practices as well as supporting good behaviour management. You will on occasion deputise for the Associate Headteacher.

Who are we looking for?
The right candidate will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
  • Proven experience teaching Year 6
  • Ability to demonstrate vision and strategic leadership of a core subject area/key stage/school
  • Knowledge of a range of strategies to raise standards/pupil achievement
  • Ability and willingness to work collaboratively and supportively within the school team, making positive contributions to assessment and the School Improvement Plan as well as working using your own initiative

To apply please use the below link:

Any queries should be sent to

Closing date:
Interview date: Interview date TBC
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note,
an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Coventry City Council

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