Assistant Headteacher Vacancy Pennyhill Primary School Full time, permanent from April 2026 Leadership 12 - 16 Are you a compassionate and strategic leader who believes that every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and included? Do you have the drive to lead a dedicated team focused on SEND, wellbeing, safeguarding, and family engagement? These are very exciting times at Pennyhill Primary School, we are continually looking to develop our team and grow future leaders. Due to a restructure of our leadership team, we now have the capacity for another Deputy Headteacher at Pennyhill. This could be YOU! This role is for a pastoral deputy and you will work closely with the academic deputy and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to continue to develop our school as we move forward from strength to strength. This role combines leadership of SEND, and family support—placing you at the heart of our mission to nurture the whole child. What you’ll be leading: • SEND provision across the school • Whole-school pastoral strategy and provision What we’re looking for: • A proven leader with experience in SEND • A deep understanding of inclusive education and pupil wellbeing • Someone who can lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose • A commitment to building strong relationships across the school community In return, we can offer: • A supportive leadership team with excellent knowledge of school priorities • 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 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: • Tuesday 14th October 9:10am • Tuesday 21st October 4pm • Tuesday 4th November 4pm • Wednesday 5th November 8:00am Please contact the school office to book one of the available timeslots. Closing date: 7th November 9:00 am Interviews: Week beginning 24th November 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 Grade Leadership 12 - 16 £67,898 - £75,049 Location Pennyhill Primary School, Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3BU Contract Permanent Closing Date 7th November at 9am