Assistant Headteacher

About the school

OneSchool Global is one of the world’s largest and most truly global schools, with more than 8,000 students, 120+ campuses and 2,000 staff across 20 countries. In the UK, the network operates across 23 campuses throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The innovative approach to education focuses on self-directed learning, empowering students to take responsibility for their own educational journey while being supported by exceptional teaching staff.

The role

OneSchool Global UK has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the Ashbrook Campus in Coventry. This is a high-profile leadership position within the Campus Leadership Team, directly supporting the Campus Principal in the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the campus. The successful candidate will help ensure outstanding teaching and learning, promote a positive and inclusive school culture, and lead on safeguarding practices as the appointed Designated Safeguarding Lead. As a senior leader, the postholder will maintain high standards of academic achievement, support staff development, strengthen student welfare, and ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding requirements.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and School Improvement

• Support the Campus Principal in the leadership and management of the campus and drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, student attainment and progress.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, inspiration and support to teaching and support staff.
• Promote and develop learner wellbeing across all key stages.
• Contribute to the School Improvement Plan, self-evaluation and campus performance reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Independent School Standards and inspection requirements.
• Line manage allocated staff, including performance management, appraisal, induction and probation processes.

Teaching and Learning

• Maintain high-quality classroom teaching aligned with the Teachers’ Standards.
• Support staff in delivering engaging, differentiated and inclusive lessons.
• Promote self-directed learning and effective use of digital learning platforms.
• Act as Form Tutor for a designated year group where required.
• Lead and facilitate staff CPD, coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in leading safeguarding and child protection across the campus.
• Act as a source of advice, guidance and support for staff on safeguarding matters and manage safeguarding concerns, referrals and record keeping in line with statutory guidance.
• Liaise with external agencies including Children’s Social Care, Police, Early Help Services, Local Authorities and safeguarding partners where appropriate.
• Support safeguarding investigations, strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings.
• Monitor vulnerable students and contribute to plans that promote their safety, wellbeing, attendance and educational outcomes.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) and a relevant degree.
• Significant teaching experience across Key Stages 3-5.
• Experience in a leadership, middle leadership or senior leadership role within an educational setting.
• Current Designated Safeguarding Lead training, or willingness to achieve this immediately upon appointment.
• Prevent Duty training and strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Independent School Standards and safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
• Experience of using data to drive school improvement and student outcomes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, coaching and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external stakeholders.

Benefits and package

• Competitive salary and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional learning programmes.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative and supportive global school network.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Teacher pension scheme.
• Staff referral scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Modern learning environment with excellent facilities.
• Opportunities for career progression within OneSchool Global UK.

How to apply

Candidates can apply via TheTeacherJob or request the school contact after signing in. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to close the advert should a suitable candidate be identified.