Assistant Headteacher – Pennyhill Primary School
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Full Time, permanent from Easter 2026 Leadership 6-10
These are exciting times at Pennyhill. We have recently undergone a leadership restructure, and this post has arisen due to the promotion of one of our Assistant Heads. Our new leadership team now consists of a Headteacher, two Deputy Heads, and we have provision for two Assistant Headteachers. We currently have one Assistant Head in post which means there is a vacancy. Our new Assistant Headteacher could be YOU!
Qualifications
* A track record of being an excellent classroom practitioner, who secures strong outcomes for pupils of all needs and abilities.
* Experience of working with children and staff across the primary school setting.
* The ability to support colleagues to improve their practice still further.
* Secure knowledge of the latest educational research.
* The enthusiasm and drive to sustain and further enhance teaching practice across the phase in line with the school’s vision and values.
* Excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to motivate staff in a supportive, collaborative way.
Benefits
* A supportive recently formed leadership team ready to welcome a new colleague.
* A well-resourced environment.
* A laptop and iPad.
* A highly motivated and positive staff team.
* Pupils, parents and governors who are proud to be part of Pennyhill.
* The opportunity to grow your leadership skills and support the next step of your development.
Further details are available within the recruitment pack which is available online or directly from the school. Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school for the attention of Miss E Williams, Headteacher by post or email to recruitment@pennyhill.sandwell.sch.uk
Visits to the school are encouraged and will take place on:
* Wednesday 7th January 8:00 am
* Thursday 8th January 4:00 pm
* Tuesday 13th January 4:00 pm
* Wednesday 14th January 9:15 am
Please contact the school office to secure your place.
Closing date: Wednesday 21st January 9:00 am
Interviews: Week beginning 2nd February
All shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching and will also be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process. Pre-employment checks will be made inline with KCSIE.
Hours: Full Time, Term Time Plus 1 Week
Grade: Leadership 6-10
Location: Pennyhill Primary School, Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3BU
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 21st January 9:00am
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