About this role
Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour & Attendance)
September 2026
Permanent
L10 – L14 (£64,691 - £71,330)
About Us
The Crestwood School are recruiting an Assistant Headteacher to start in September 2026
We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 700 employees and over 5,000 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.
Crestwood School exists to provide an unrivalled learning environment for the young people in our local and wider community. Through our teaching and pastoral care we aim to develop independent young people with a thirst for learning. We encourage students to strive to make more progress than is expected of them. We encourage students to strive to achieve more than is expected of them. Our students know, if they do so, they will achieve more success than is expected of them.
The Crestwood School aims to help every student to develop into independent adults. The curriculum is stimulating and enriches the children’s minds. Students who have respect and tolerance for others are valued by the academy. By working hard, the students should be able to achieve excellent results with the support from the teachers.
We are looking to appoint a determined and inspirational individual as our Assistant Headteacher for Behaviour & Attendance. You will be part of a high performing team with a passion for learning and self-improvement. In this challenging and rewarding role, you will be central to the leadership of school improvement. This is an integral part of the Crestwood Senior Leadership Team.
We are looking for an Assistant Head Teacher who:
Is supportive of Invictus Education Trust values
Is committed to working closely with other trust senior leaders and their schools
Has a passion for ensuring all children reach their potential
Will empower and inspire staff, promoting effective teaching and learning, developing the school’s ethos and encouraging innovation
Will optimise the social and emotiona