Assistant Headteacher for Pastoral

St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0UX

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible - September 2026 or January 2027

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Pay Scale: L1 to L5
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Pay Scale: L1 to L5

Assistant Headteacher for Pastoral job summary

Please see the applicant pack for more information.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Assistant Headteacher at St. Michael’s CE Primary Academy. We are seeking an exceptional and committed leader to join our senior leadership team, with a specific focus on pastoral leadership across the school.

This is a pivotal, non-class-based role, centred on ensuring that every child is supported to thrive both personally and academically. The successful candidate will lead and strategically develop all aspects of the school’s pastoral provision, including safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, and pupil wellbeing. In addition, they will oversee educational visits and lead a skilled pastoral team, including the learning mentor, community hub manager and student social workers.

A key element of this role is the strategic leadership of the St. Michael’s Community Hub. This work is central to our vision of serving and strengthening our local community, ensuring that children and families receive the support they need to flourish. You will play a crucial role in developing partnerships, removing barriers to learning, and ensuring that our school is a place of care, inclusion and belonging.

Working closely with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, you will drive a culture where high expectations for behaviour, attendance and safeguarding are embedded across the school. You will ensure that systems are robust, responsive and aligned with best practice, while maintaining a compassionate and child-centred approach.

This role requires a visible, proactive leader who can build strong relationships with pupils, families and staff, and who is committed to promoting the wellbeing and success of every member of our school community. You will champion a positive school culture, where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn, and where staff are supported to deliver the very best pastoral care.

At St. Michael’s, we are proud of our inclusive ethos and strong community links. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact, shaping the pastoral vision of the school and ensuring that all pupils can succeed and experience “life in all its fullness.”

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-michael-s-cofe-primary-academy-handsworth

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