Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Assistant Headteacher Leadership Pay Scale L4 – L8
Contract: Permanent
Location: Uplands Manor Primary School, Addenbrooke Road, Smethwick, B67 6HT
Start date: September 2026
Role Overview
* Lead English, phonics and oracy across the school
* Lead a key stage (KS1 initially)
* Drive standards and pupil outcomes
* Monitor teaching, learning and progress
* Contribute to whole‑school leadership and improvement
* Support and develop colleagues through strong leadership
* Contribute fully to the strategic direction of the school
* Be a Designated Safeguarding Lead
* Class teaching commitment of 2 days per week
Requirements
* Excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations
* Proven leadership experience and impact
* Strong subject knowledge in English and early reading
* Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and raising achievement for all pupils
Offer
* A warm and welcoming community that values engagement and positive impact on pupils and families
* A collaborative and supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development
* A strong commitment to your professional development
* A happy and inclusive school environment
Uplands Manor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are therefore required for this role. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.
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