Eaton Valley Primary School is a beautiful two-form entry school in West Bromwich, for children from Nursery to Year 6. We are so proud of our wonderful children, their families and our staff. We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head teacher 3 days per week for a fixed-term contract of 12 months from September 2026 to August 31st 2027. This post is available either as a secondment or a fixed-term appointment. In the cases of a secondment, the candidate will need to agree this with their current employer prior to application. The successful candidate will join our strong leadership team. At Eaton Valley, we are passionate about delivering the very best for our children and families- they are truly amazing. Our staff are enthusiastic, committed and work collaboratively with each other, parents, governors and the wider school community to provide a well-planned and challenging education within a caring and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher, Governors and wider leadership team to maintain and further develop the school’s high standards in teaching, learning and attainment and caring ethos. Our ideal candidate will: - support the Headteacher in implementing and embedding the school's vision - have experience of working at leadership level within a school - have a proven record of excellent classroom practice, skills and knowledge - believe that attainment is not fixed and that every child can achieve - be versatile and optimistic - have confidence to lead on staff training and professional development - communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies. - be able to lead on personal development and wellbeing - contribute to maintaining our high standards of achievement We also strongly encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 0121 5531593 or enquiries@eatonvalley.sandwell.sch.uk These will be available on: 15th April 9.15 -10.15 17th April 14.00 – 15.00 17th April 16.00 – 17.00 23 rd April 14.00-15.00 Eaton Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (DBS) disclosure We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Further details, and an application form, are available from the school and should be returned to: Mrs S Craddock, School Business Manager Telephone: 0121 5531593 Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the closing date. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website: https://www.eatonvalley.sandwell.sch.uk Working Hours: 3 days per week, 52 weeks per year Salary : Leadership Pay Range L12- L16, £67,898-£75,049 p.a. (actual salary £40,739 - £45,029 p.a.) Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026 @9am Shortlisting Date: Monday 27th April 2026 Interview Date: Week Commencing 4th May 2026