Job Description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent a primary specialist, Assistant Headteacher for a Birmingham based primary school. We are supporting a well-established primary school in Birmingham (Hall Green, B28, West Midlands) with a long-term, interim leadership job. We are working directly with the Headteacher who would like us to find an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Headteacher to support their leadership team from February 2025.

If you are an experienced Assistant Headteacher, who is either available from February 2025 and thinking of reaching out to discuss new leadership job opportunities available now in Birmingham, West Midlands we would be keen to speak with you. This primary school-based leadership job is offered on a full-time, interim basis to start from February half term, 2025 for the remainder of the academic year. The role will include but is not limited to the following duties:

Assistant Headteacher.

Lead across Year 1, KS1. (Four classes).

Mentor to two ECTs.

Part time teaching commitment (3 days).

The Headteacher is looking  to meet potential candidates with a range of leadership strengths and the role will then be tailored to the most suitable candidate. Knowledge of Phonics and maintaining Phonics data would be beneficial in this role. We are a locally based, family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 14 years’ worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions, Education Experts provide you with a personal service like no other. We have a vested interest in providing support to our West Midlands based schools and education professionals. Choosing us to support your needs will give you access to a range of opportunities exclusively due to the long standing, trusting relationships we have built with like-minded candidates, schools and multi academy trusts.

We are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following:

A relevant UK based qualification.

Substantial experience working within an education setting.

All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.

Exceptional references.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements. You will be provided with advice and guidance in relation to your requirements that respect your home and work life balance. You will work solely with your consultant throughout your registration journey and beyond, always having direct access to speak with them on a one-to-one basis.

Proposed start date: February 2025

Salary: Leadership Scale, based on your experience 

Date posted: 20.12.24

Application closing date: 07.01.25

If you are a primary specialist Assistant Headteacher and are willing to work in or are local to the Birmingham, West Midlands area please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office via email at the following address: (url removed)