Assistant Headteacher - Watling Meadows Primary School
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Nuneaton, Not recorded, CV11 4QH |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1b82c970-1c76-4dff-b893-2c692b1dd0ce |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Assistant Head Teacher is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), leading Early Years and the whole‑school reading and phonics strategy, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), and deputising for the Head Teacher. The postholder will model excellent teaching, secure high standards, and help establish the systems, culture and curriculum of a new and growing school. As the school is growing, we will be sharing the workload, in terms of additional responsibilities, but these will be redistributed as more staff are recruited.
In addition to the above we will require.
• Designated Teacher
• Attendance Champion
• Pupil Premium Champion
• Educational Visits Co-Ordinator
• Transition Lead
These can be negotiated subject to candidate’s strengths and experience.
This is a rare opportunity to create something truly special. We look forward to hearing from passionate leaders ready to take the next step in their career.
What the school offers its staff
Our offer to you
We strive to be an employer of choice, and are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, appreciated and at the heart of what we do.
We have a number of core benefits which include:
Professional Development
We support all our schools and services to offer professional development that isrooted in the evidenceof what improves teaching and learning.
We listen to what yourcareer aspirationsare and how we cansupport youwithin your role.
We provideTrust-wide CPDin key areas, including SEND, behaviour and teaching and learning.
We support staff inaccessing a wide range of qualifications, including Diplomas, Masters and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Appraisal
Our staff appraisal focuses onsupporting our employeesto be the very best they can be.There isno performance-related payin our Trust, and we put staff at the heart of what we do so they can put children at the heart of what they do
Apprenticeship Levy
As a large employer we pay into the Apprenticeship Levy Fund and are therefore able tooffer a wide range of apprenticeshipsto both new and existing staff.
Pension Schemes
A contributorypension scheme relevant to your role: Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff, and the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching staff.
Employee Support Schemes
Subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• A Gym Membership Scheme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support.
• An Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
• A Health Cash Plan benefit, providing reimbursements for various health-related expenses, including dental treatments, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post, please click on this linkhttps://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacanciesand select the Assistant Headteacher position.
Darren Barrow, Head Teacher will be available at the model classroom and base set up at Higham Lane North Academy, Upper Farm Drive, Nuneaton, CV11 6YN on Monday 23rdFebruary from 4:00-6:00pm and all day Wednesday 25thFebruary if you would like to arrange an appointment to discuss this career defining opportunity further. Please emailheadteacher@watlingmeadows.co.ukto book your slot.
Please see the attached Job Application Pack for the full details of the role, including the Person Specification.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks: Childcare disqualification Enhanced DBS Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Assistant Head Teacher is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), leading Early Years and the whole‑school reading and phonics strategy, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), and deputising for the Head Teacher. The postholder will model excellent teaching, secure high standards, and help establish the systems, culture and curriculum of a new and growing school. As the school is growing, we will be sharing the workload, in terms of additional responsibilities, but these will be redistributed as more staff are recruited.
In addition to the above we will require.
• Designated Teacher
• Attendance Champion
• Pupil Premium Champion
• Educational Visits Co-Ordinator
• Transition Lead
These can be negotiated subject to candidate’s strengths and experience.
This is a rare opportunity to create something truly special. We look forward to hearing from passionate leaders ready to take the next step in their career.
What the school offers its staff
Our offer to you
We strive to be an employer of choice, and are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, appreciated and at the heart of what we do.
We have a number of core benefits which include:
Professional Development
We support all our schools and services to offer professional development that isrooted in the evidenceof what improves teaching and learning.
We listen to what yourcareer aspirationsare and how we cansupport youwithin your role.
We provideTrust-wide CPDin key areas, including SEND, behaviour and teaching and learning.
We support staff inaccessing a wide range of qualifications, including Diplomas, Masters and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Appraisal
Our staff appraisal focuses onsupporting our employeesto be the very best they can be.There isno performance-related payin our Trust, and we put staff at the heart of what we do so they can put children at the heart of what they do
Apprenticeship Levy
As a large employer we pay into the Apprenticeship Levy Fund and are therefore able tooffer a wide range of apprenticeshipsto both new and existing staff.
Pension Schemes
A contributorypension scheme relevant to your role: Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff, and the Local Government Pension Scheme for non-teaching staff.
Employee Support Schemes
Subsidised eye care for extended VDU users
• A Gym Membership Scheme
• A Cycle to Work Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme, providing practical and emotional support.
• An Employee Benefits Scheme, offering discounts on everyday essentials
• A Health Cash Plan benefit, providing reimbursements for various health-related expenses, including dental treatments, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post, please click on this linkhttps://centralenglandacademytrust.face-ed.co.uk/vacanciesand select the Assistant Headteacher position.
Darren Barrow, Head Teacher will be available at the model classroom and base set up at Higham Lane North Academy, Upper Farm Drive, Nuneaton, CV11 6YN on Monday 23rdFebruary from 4:00-6:00pm and all day Wednesday 25thFebruary if you would like to arrange an appointment to discuss this career defining opportunity further. Please emailheadteacher@watlingmeadows.co.ukto book your slot.
Please see the attached Job Application Pack for the full details of the role, including the Person Specification.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will be taken through the Trust's vetting procedure. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks: Childcare disqualification Enhanced DBS Medical Online and social media Prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must let us know about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.