Deputy Head Teacher
Wheelers Lane Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF21 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
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L13 - L18
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
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.
What the school offers its staff
- 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
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- Email address
- c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01214642551
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.
Arranging a visit to Wheelers Lane Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk.
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