Coventry City Council
Deputy Headteacher
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Coventry Alternative Provision Academy
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About the Role
Coventry Alternative Provision Academy, part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT), is a Nurturing, Restorative, Sustainable, SEND-Friendly Alternative Provision. We focus on creating a nurturing and restorative environment for students with diverse needs striving to make a positive impact on a child's whole development.
What We Offer
- Supportive Environment: The program prioritises student well-being and social-emotional learning, creating a nurturing and trauma-informed environment.
- Collaboration and Relationships: The restorative practice approach emphasises building relationships and resolving conflict constructively.
- SEND Expertise: The curriculum is SEND-friendly, and the school offers inclusive teaching practices.
- Bespoke Curriculum: The bespoke curriculum allows for creativity and tailoring lessons to individual student needs encourage active learning through child-centred approaches.
- Small Class Sizes: Small class sizes allow for more individualised attention to both students and teachers.
- Staff Wellbeing: We care about the wellbeing of our staff by creating a positive work environment, offering professional development opportunities across the academy.
Who We Are Looking For
- Sustainable Focus: The school promotes environmental awareness and action, which is a powerful way to inspire students and contribute to a better future.
- Alternative Provision: Working in alternative provision allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of students who may be struggling in traditional settings.
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The Role
As a Deputy Headteacher, you will provide outstanding leadership and management in order to secure outstanding provision for our young people, under the overall direction of the headteacher. Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification for full details of this opening.
Benefits
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children
- A friendly and supportive team
- Continuous professional development
- The opportunity to grow your own career within the trust
- Employee benefits including Staff wellbeing program
How to Apply
Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the Academy. To arrange a visit, please contact the Academy on 024 7610 1490. Interviews are scheduled for 12-13 October 2026. Successful candidates will be required to attend on both days.
Equal Opportunities
Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, as well as two satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust, and we are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils.
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Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.
Recruitment Process
We provide all members of staff who join Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust with a full induction programme. As part of the recruitment process, we collect and process personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use this data, meeting Data Protection Regulations in line with GDPR compliance.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.
Attached Documents
- Deputy Headteacher - Job Description.pdf
- Deputy Headteacher - Person Specification.pdf
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