Deputy Head Teacher
Colmore Infant and Nursery School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6AJThis job expired on 11 December 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Summer term
Closing date
11 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L11- L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
The role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who is approachable, kind, caring and driven to join our happy, nurturing and successful school team at Colmore Infant and Nursery School. We are proud of our welcoming ‘Colmore Family’ community and are now looking for a deputy head teacher to help lead the school on the next stage of our journey.
In our most recent OFSTED inspection in November 2023 we successfully maintained
Outstanding in all areas. Our mantra, since our previous inspection in 2011 has always been, ‘Outstanding but not perfect’ and as a school we continually strive to give the children the best education we can with the resources we have.
The post is a full-time permanent position from April 2026.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an experienced Deputy Head Teacher; or is an experienced Assistant Head Teacher who has worked across multiple key stages, including EYFS
- Is able to articulate a strong, clear vision for high quality primary education which maximises the potential of the school
- Demonstrates an understanding of the need to develop and sustain a safe, secure, healthy and fair school environment
- Has demonstrated outstanding classroom practice and who can model the principles of effective teaching and learning to a high standard
- Be a Designated Safeguarding Lead (or have significant DSL experience) with a deep understanding of KCSIE and statutory safeguarding duties.
- Demonstrate expertise in inclusion and SEND leadership, with strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and graduated approaches.
- Has excellent organisation and interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with all stakeholders
- Is approachable and has integrity and embeds an ethos of trust, openness and positivity
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- An experienced, supportive and collaborative senior management team and senior leadership team, including governors, who care about all staff, their development and wellbeing
- A kind and caring, welcoming and friendly school with a really positive ethos
- Lovely children who enjoy coming to school and who are all ‘ACE’ (Amazing, Confident Experts)
- A supportive parent body within our ‘Colmore Family’
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that prioritises staff well being
- Continued professional and career development
Further information about the job
Commitment to Safeguarding
Colmore Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applying for the Job
Please contact Steph Fisher (HR manager) at info@colmoreinf.co.uk Tel: 0121 464 2820 for an application pack or to book a tour of the school. Interview packs will include;
- Application form
- Deputy Head Teacher Job Description (JD) and Person Specification (PS)
- 2025 to 2026 School Prospectus
Tours of the School
Tuesday 25th November 2025 – 9:30am
Thursday 27th November 2025 – 1:00pm
Tuesday 2nd December 2025 – 3:45pm
Friday 5th December 2025 – 9:30am
Key Dates
Closing date: Thursday 11th December 2025 at 12:00pm
Shortlisting: Monday 15th December 2025 and Tuesday 16th December 2025
Interviews: Week Commencing 12th January 2026
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Colmore Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 399 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Colmore Infant and Nursery School website
- Email address
- s.fisher@colmoreinf.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 464 2820
Arranging a visit to Colmore Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.fisher@colmoreinf.co.uk.
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