Assistant Headteacher

As our Assistant Headteacher, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading a KS2 phase while maintaining class teacher responsibilities. You will play a central role in shaping and delivering the school's vision, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting staff to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils. You will lead a core subject across the school and contribute to whole-school improvement, ensuring that teaching, curriculum and pastoral care are of the highest quality. This is a dynamic leadership role combining classroom excellence, strategic leadership, staff development and community engagement. The Big Life Schools is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with a check of adults barred list and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 For the full recruitment pack, including the job description and person specification, go to: Vacancies Archive - The Big Life Group [https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/work-volunteer/opportunities/]

About The Big Life Group The Big Life Group's mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work - The Big Life Way. We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities. Our values

• Courage: We stand up for ourselves, and the people and communities we work alongside, even when that makes us unpopular, or
challenges accepted wisdom.
• Creativity: We find innovative solutions that work, never accepting the easy option or the status quo.
• Honesty: We act with integrity, speaking the truth to ourselves and others.
• Inspiration: We are inspired by the people and communities we work with and share what we learn from them to inspire others.
• Thoughtful: We act with care and compassion and work to understand people's experiences. We take time to listen, reflect and
continually learn.
• Valuing difference: We recognise and celebrate the unique qualities, gifts, insights and perspectives that different people
offer. About Unity Community Primary School Big Life Schools currently has two primary schools within Manchester, each with an attached nursery: Longsight Community Primary School [https://www.longsightcp.com/] (Longsight) and Unity Community Primary School [http://www.unitycommunityprimary.com/] (Cheetham Hill). Unity Community Primary is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. Unity is part of the multi-academy trust Big Life Schools, which shares the vision and values of the Big Life group. We have nearly 400 pupils aged 2-11, coming from many different countries and speaking 38 different languages. Our pupils are happy children who love school, and we want to encourage them to have the best possible start in life. We work hard to be a truly inclusive community. Diversity, respect and tolerance are at the core of our school identity, and we are proud to have the Rights Respecting Gold Award and the Belonging Matters Charter Mark. As a school we use trauma-informed approaches to support our children's emotional health and wellbeing. We also put a great emphasis on developing positive relationships between every member of our school community., Big Life Schools [https://www.biglifeschools.com/] is a Multi-Academy Trust which functions as part of the wider Big Life Group

and we share those group-led values within our school communities. At Big Life Schools, work is more than a job - it's about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with our staff. Be yourself We want you to feel safe, respected and able to bring your whole self to work. Difference is celebrated here, and our staff networks - from menopause to neurodiversity, LGBTQI+ and more - create space to connect and support each other. Benefits that matter We offer more than a payslip - you'll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health and mindfulness sessions, your birthday off, and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work. Recognised as outstanding We're proud to be ranked by Best Companies as one of the UK's outstanding places to work, with a two-star accreditation in 2024. Support and progression We work with all our teaching and support staff to explore ways of reducing workload and improving wellbeing. When joining our schools, you can expect a range of support from senior leaders, who operate a coaching model, and from the dedicated curriculum and wellbeing leads. If you're looking for more than a job - if you want to be part of a team that's bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity - then Big Life could be the place for you. The basics Salary Leadership Scale L6-L10 (£58,569 - £64,691) Hours Full-time school hours, permanent Annual leave Term-time only + your birthday off Base Unity Community Primary School