Assistant Head Teacher

The Meadows School is a 11-19 special school based in Oldbury, West Midlands. The school meets the needs of students with; profound and multiple learning difficulties; autism and associated communication and language difficulties; physical and complex medical needs; sensory impairment and challenging behaviours. We currently have 219 students on roll.

We are unwavering in our pursuit of achieving excellent provision for every student and we firmly believe that an exceptional educational institution begins with nothing less than exceptional leadership - our students deserve nothing less.

We are seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to support the strategic leadership of the school, a leader who will challenge, inspire and drive school improvement to achieve the best outcomes for students. The successful candidate will be a highly organised, caring and skilled practitioner who will support the Head Teacher in actively promoting the vison and ethos in every aspect of school life.

This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is forward thinking, innovative in leadership and displays a passion for education, learning and well-being.

Specific areas of responsibility will be agreed with the successful applicant.

• Be an exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellent leadership in a complex and changing environment.


• Be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of strategies to raise standards and achievement of students.


• Demonstrate experience of high-quality teaching and learning.


• Be committed to working in partnership with students, governors, staff, parents and the wider community.


• Be aspirational for all students to achieve their maximum potential.


We will offer you:

• Highly committed and supportive governors, staff and parents.


• An excellent learning environment.


• Strong support for your future and professional development., This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role
  
  The Meadows School is an extended Sixth Form Day School. We provide education for students from the ages of 9 to 19 across the local authority. We cater for 215 students who have severe and complex special educational needs; many also have additional physical, medical and communication difficulties, including autism.


Below are some extracts from our latest Ofsted Report July 2023:

"Students make outstanding progress in communicating their needs and expressing choices independently."

"Parents are thrilled with the ways in which the school supports them with their children's development at home."