Deputy Head Teacher

Harborne Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 9LU

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £71,330.00 - £86,655.00 Annually (Actual) L14 - L19

Deputy Head Teacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher - Harborne Primary School

Harborne Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school split across two sites - Station Road and Court Oak Road - serving 808 wonderful pupils. We are in an exciting transitional period as we continue to strengthen our vision, provision and leadership structures. We are now looking for an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who brings passion, drive and the expertise to help lead our school confidently into its next phase of development.

We are also delighted to share that Harborne Primary School will be joining The Elliot Foundation in the academic year 2026-2027. Becoming part of this respected and collaborative trust will further strengthen our capacity for rapid school improvement and academic excellence. We look forward to the benefits of high‑quality professional networks, robust leadership development, and enhanced support that will help us continue to secure the very best outcomes for our pupils.

About the Role

As our Deputy Headteacher, you will work in close partnership with the Headteacher to drive whole‑school improvement, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care across both sites. You will lead behaviour and attendance strategy, act as the named lead for vulnerable pupils including PP, LAC, EAL and SEMH, and develop strong multi‑agency partnerships to support the welfare and success of all children. Your responsibilities will include line management of the Pastoral Team, TA support staff and lunchtime supervisors, oversight of whole‑school timetabling and cover, and strategic leadership of the Annexe site. At the Annexe, you will provide visible day‑to‑day leadership, manage Assistant Headteachers, lead on behaviour, liaise proactively with parents, and oversee operational systems to ensure the smooth running of the site. This is a role for a proactive, collaborative and solution‑focused leader committed to securing excellence for every pupil.

We Can Offer You

At Harborne Primary School, you will be welcomed into a warm, friendly and dedicated staff team who are united by a shared commitment to giving every child an exceptional educational experience. We place great importance on professional growth and offer high‑quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including leadership pathways that support both current aspirations and future ambitions. Our positive, child‑centred ethos ensures that pupils are respected, celebrated and encouraged to excel. You will join a values‑driven community where collaboration, wellbeing and a deep belief in the potential of every child are at the heart of everything we do.

Safeguarding Statement

Harborne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit our school

Please call Dan Sewell and Farah Malik on 0121 464 2705 to schedule an appointment on the following dates:

Friday 13th March at 1pm

Monday 16th March at 9:30am

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 Harborne Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 836 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harborne Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harborne-primary-school

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