Assistant Headteacher- Teaching, Learning and Curriculum at Outcomes First, Dudley

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Job Title:  Assistant Headteacher- Teaching, Learning and Curriculum
Location:  The Wenlock School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SB
Hours:      37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Monday 8:15am - 3:45pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm
Salary:      Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:  Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        January 2027
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you an inspirational educational leader with the ambition, expertise and determination to transform teaching, shape an outstanding curriculum and make a lasting difference to young people's futures?

At The Wenlock School, we're seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking and experienced Assistant Headteacher – Teaching, Learning and Curriculum to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in driving educational excellence across our specialist school.

This is an opportunity to do more than lead a curriculum. It's your chance to influence the direction of a school, inspire a team of educators and ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, you'll take a strategic lead in developing an ambitious, inclusive and engaging curriculum that reflects the diverse needs, abilities and aspirations of our students.

You'll champion exceptional teaching, strengthen assessment practices and create a culture where colleagues feel supported, challenged and inspired to deliver their very best.

From shaping whole-school improvement priorities to mentoring teachers and celebrating student achievement, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both educational standards and the wider school community.

If you're a confident and ambitious leader who combines high expectations with creativity, collaboration and a genuine passion for inclusive education, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Shape an ambitious curriculum, leading its development, implementation and evaluation to ensure learning is engaging, inclusive and appropriately challenging for every student.
• Champion excellence in teaching and learning, driving high standards of classroom practice, assessment and educational outcomes across the school.
• Inspire and develop colleagues, coaching, mentoring and supporting teaching staff to strengthen their practice, confidence and professional development.
• Turn insight into improvement, analysing assessment information and student progress to identify priorities, close learning gaps and implement effective interventions.
• Lead quality assurance, overseeing learning walks, lesson visits, work scrutiny and other evaluation activities to maintain and improve teaching standards.
• Drive whole-school improvement, working alongside senior leaders to develop strategic priorities, evaluate performance and ensure continuous progress.
• Strengthen inspection readiness, ensuring curriculum planning, teaching standards and quality assurance processes support the school's ongoing development and accountability.
• Enrich the student experience, contributing to opportunities that develop confidence, independence, personal growth and achievement beyond the classroom.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for an accomplished educational leader who can combine strategic thinking with a hands-on, collaborative approach to improving teaching, learning and curriculum delivery.

You'll bring:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• A strong track record of successful educational leadership, with experience influencing school improvement and raising standards.
• Significant experience developing teaching and learning practices that improve student progress, achievement and educational outcomes.
• Excellent knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, effective pedagogy and quality assurance.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and develop colleagues, creating a positive culture of professional growth and high expectations.
• Strong analytical and strategic skills, with the confidence to use assessment data and performance information to inform decisions and drive improvement.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across the Senior Leadership Team and wider school community.
• A commitment to inclusive education, ensuring teaching and curriculum approaches respond effectively to students' individual needs.
• High levels of professional integrity, resilience and accountability, alongside an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• The ambition, creativity and determination to make a lasting difference to the quality of education and the futures of young people.

Please note: When applying please provide written examples of knowledge & experiences relating to the job description.

About Our School

Opened in 2018, The Wenlock School is a co-educational day school for students aged 7–18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, autism, and associated learning differences.

We are building an Outstanding provision a school that transforms lives through creativity, care, and commitment. Our team is passionate about making a genuine difference, supporting every student to reach their full potential within a therapeutic and inclusive environment.

At Wenlock, you’ll be part of a dedicated community that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Together, we empower students to succeed and build the foundations for a brighter future.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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