Assistant Head Teacher, Phase Leader and Subject Leader

Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery, Smethwick, West Midlands, B67 6HT

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership 4-8

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• is inspiring and energetic
• values the rich diversity of our school community, is committed to fostering respect for all and shares our belief that every voice should be listened to and can positively influence change
• has a passion and enthusiasm for primary education
• has an in-depth knowledge of the current national curriculum and assessment requirements
• demonstrates initiative and flexibility
• has the skill set to be an effective leader and team player
• shares our commitment to working in partnership with parents, carers and governors
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• has a commitment to inclusive education
• has an interest in staying up to date with research and current developments in primary education.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is a very large primary school situated in Smethwick in the West Midlands. Uplands Manor is a vibrant, multi-cultural and exciting school. As a large school, we work in strong supportive teams and are invested in providing high quality professional development for our staff. We value and invest in our staff and provision to ensure our children get the very best start school life.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

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

AHT- job description and person specification (1).docx - 303 KB (opens in new tab)

About Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 832 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 558 1602
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/uplands-manor-primary-school-and-nursery

Uplands Manor is a vibrant and large primary school in Smethwick, with a thriving nursery and a specialist SEND Unit for children with severe learning difficulties from across Sandwell LA. We are very clear in our desire to build upon our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement and continue our journey towards becoming ‘Outstanding’ in the future, and this is an exciting opportunity for a leader to make a positive impact.

Arranging a visit to Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email denise.fowler@uplandsmanor.sandwell.sch.uk.

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