Assistant Head Teacher

Devonshire Junior Academy, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 7AT

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,534 - £67,898

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dynamic and accomplished

Assistant Head Teacher who will take the

lead in establishing and developing the

primary curriculum across all phases. This

is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated

education professional with a proven track

record in curriculum design and

innovation, as well as a passion for

enhancing the educational experiences of

our pupils.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal

role in shaping the learning environment

and ensuring that our curriculum reflects

the needs and aspirations of our diverse

pupil community and encompasses the

Victoria Academies Trust values. We

require someone who can inspire both staff

and pupils alike, fostering a culture of high

expectations and continuous improvement

so that everyone is the best they can be.

What the school offers its staff

As a school, we can offer the successful

candidate:

• A commitment to continuing

professional development

• A supportive and hardworking staff

team who are united in their drive to

ensure children achieve the very best

outcomes academically and socially

• Friendly and happy children who are

keen and eager to learn

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

VAT Recruitment Pack - AHT Sept 25.pdf - 1.6 MB (opens in new tab)

About Devonshire Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 357 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Devonshire Junior Academy website
• Email address: sharon.elliott@devinfacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0121 558 1652
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/devonshire-junior-academy

Thriving three form entry Junior School; part of the successful Victoria Academies Trust in Smethwick, West Midlands

Arranging a visit to Devonshire Junior Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sharon.elliott@devinfacademy.org.uk.

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