Deputy Head Teacher

Wheelers Lane Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale L13 to L18
• Additional allowances:

  Leadership Scale L13 to L18

Deputy Head Teacher job summary

We are looking for a new Deputy Head Teacher to join our fantastic school and help us deliver our vision: “A community of inspiration, aspiration and enrichment.” We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who believes in this vision and can exemplify it in their daily practice. We take great pride in developing a caring, creative and safe environment for our pupils and we are passionate about providing a high quality and varied curriculum that inspires, raises aspirations and enriches lives.

We are proud of our team of professional, focused, positive staff. We look forward to appointing a new leader who can help our school community to build its vision.

The post is to begin in January 2026 (dependent on Notice Periods) following the promotion of our Deputy Head Teacher to the New Head Teacher.

The role will focus on safeguarding, behaviour and personal development as well as deputising for the Head Teacher.

Applicants for the post should have up to date knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for closing the gap for children who are disadvantaged, positive behaviour support and development of the whole child. This is a non-class-based role with a limited teaching commitment.

The role will also include leadership of a Phase, being Designated Safeguarding Lead and being a team leader for Performance Management.

We are looking for a teacher who:

Is an exemplary classroom practitioner

Has a passion for learning and developing this in others

Has high aspirations for all children and themselves

Is passionate about learning and development of the whole child

Has experience of leadership

Has the potential to become a strong, inspirational leader

Provides inspirational learning experiences

Is committed to improving outcomes and raising aspirations for all children

Is knowledgeable about how children learn and progress

Is able to work as part of a team

Is willing to go the extra mile

We can offer you:

A successful school committed to improving outcomes for all children

Happy, hard-working and well-behaved children

The opportunity to innovate and drive forward projects that will have a positive impact on the children in our school

A cohesive and flexible staff team

A committed and supportive Leadership Team

Protected leadership time

Supportive parents and Governing body

Resources to ensure your effectiveness and success

A commitment to your professional development

A good Ofsted judgement in December 2023

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and are available on the following days:

Thursday 6th November at 3.30pm, Wednesday 12th November at 7.30am and Thursday 13th November at 3.30pm

Please contact Claire Johnson on 0121 464 2551 or email c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk to arrange a visit and request an application pack.

Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the school will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. An enhanced DBS check is required for successful applicants.

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

Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Wheelers Lane Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 645 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wheelers Lane Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wheelers-lane-primary-school

Wheelers Lane is a welcoming and diverse primary school located in the heart of Kings Heath, Birmingham. With over 650 pupils on roll, we proudly serve a richly varied community and celebrate our inclusive ethos, which underpins everything we do. Our curriculum is designed not only to be broad and ambitious, but also to support the whole child, nurturing each pupil’s personal growth, wellbeing and potential, as well as their academic achievement.

We were judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in December 2023, with inspectors highlighting our calm and purposeful learning environment, high expectations, and positive relationships. Our vision - a community of inspiration, aspiration and enrichment - drives us to ensure every child feels safe, valued and motivated to succeed.

We benefit from a dedicated, skilled and experienced teaching team, many of whom have been part of our school for many years. Staff work collaboratively and are deeply committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. This includes a growing focus on developing our Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that our youngest learners receive the very best start.

We are committed to areas of further development. Strengthening the channels of communication between leaders and staff, supporting morale, and continuing to build trusting, open relationships across the school community are key priorities for us. We also recognise the value of deepening engagement with parents and carers so that families feel fully involved and supported in their child’s learning journey.

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