Job description
Assistant Headteacher - Northfield area, Birmingham
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Leadership Scale (L1- L4)
Contract: Full-time, temporary- Permanent
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher at a vibrant and inclusive school in the Northfield area of Birmingham.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and forward-thinking leader to support the strategic development of teaching and learning across the school. You will play a key role in driving school improvement, supporting staff development, and ensuring high standards of achievement and wellbeing for all pupils.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has proven leadership experience within a primary setting
* Demonstrates a deep understanding of curriculum development and pedagogy
* Is an excellent communicator, able to inspire and support colleagues
* Has a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding
* Will actively contribute to the vision and values of the school
* Experience working in an academy trust
* Ability to cover classes as well as continue with leadership responsibilities
We offer:
* A supportive and collaborative leadership team
* A welcoming and diverse school community
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
* We pay to scale
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