Associate Assistant Headteacher (English, Drama and Film)

Join Our Leadership Team at Meridian High School!

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic Associate Assistant Headteacher to join us on a permanent basis.

Your Opportunity

As a key member of our extended leadership team you will drive improvement across the English & Performing Arts faculty championing exceptional teaching curriculum innovation and outstanding outcomes for every learner especially those facing significant challenges. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced middle leader ready to take the next step or an emerging senior leader eager to make a whole-school impact.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in English (or closely related subject).
• Evidence of sustained professional development (e.g. NPQ leadership training).
• Strong understanding of curriculum assessment and current educational research.
• Successful experience as an outstanding classroom practitioner in English.
• Demonstrable impact on raising attainment and improving progress for diverse learners.
• Proven leadership experience at department key stage or whole-school level.
• Ability to design implement and evaluate curriculum developments.
• Strong data literacy to diagnose barriers and design targeted interventions.
• Experience contributing to staff development CPD coaching or mentoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and influence.
• High resilience professionalism and commitment to safeguarding equality and inclusion.

Desirable

• NPQSL/NPQML or equivalent leadership qualification.
• Additional qualifications or experience in Drama Film Studies literacy or inclusion.
• Coaching or mentoring accreditation.
• Experience of whole-school responsibilities (e.g. behaviour safeguarding assessment).
• Passion for cultural enrichment and widening students access to the arts

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Meridian High School

Meridian High School is a GOOD School in all categories (OFSTED January 2023). We believe education is about developing the whole person within the school values of resilience ambition and respect.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2000 colleagues and over 16000 pupils

• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension scheme.
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details:

Start Date: April 2026 or September 2026

Pay Scale: GLF Leadership Scale - GL10 to GL15

Contract type: Permanent full time.

Closing Date: 6th December 2025

Interview date: TBA