Assistant Headteacher - Achievement

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Headteacher, who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students. Queensbridge School is an 11 - 16 comprehensive, friendly and oversubscribed all-ability Foundation School. At QB our mission is to equip our students with the character, skills and academic knowledge they require to live to happy and fulfilled lives. Our values allow us to ensure this is a reality. We believe in Respect, Kindness, Resilience, Leadership and Aspiration. We have dedicated, supportive and highly skilled staff. This is reflected in our outcomes for students which are consistently well above the national average. Specific areas of responsibility within the role:

• assessment: lead whole school assessment strategies and data reporting
• examinations: oversee the examinations process for year 11
• year 11 outcomes: monitor performance, implement intervention strategies, and work with middle leaders to ensure the best outcome for students
• options process: lead on the year 9 options, ensuring curriculum needs are met and providing information for informed decisions
  
  be passionate about enhancing opportunities, educational outcomes, and life prospects for all students, working alongside the deputy headteacher to deliver a high-quality curriculum
• have a proven track record of successful leadership at middle or whole school level, with personal skills that align with a positive and committed team
• fully committed to the school's ethos and vision, with a willingness to pursue professional development and go the extra mile as an outstanding senior leader
In return, you will benefit from working within a forward thinking, creative and dynamic strategic leadership team providing you with whole school experience and opportunities to develop your career.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.