Deputy Headteacher

Colebourne Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6BJ

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  13 October 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £68,691.00 - £75,664.00 Annually (FTE)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Colebourne Primary School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team and help drive the next stage of our school's development. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a successful, oversubscribed school that is committed to ensuring every child achieves their very best.

At the heart of Colebourne are our strong values and nurturing ethos. We are proud to be a fully inclusive school where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. Our commitment to being Compassionate, Ambitious, Respectful and Engaged underpins everything we do and creates an environment where both pupils and staff flourish.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, staff, governors and wider school community to:

• Help shape and deliver the strategic vision for the school

• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development

• Lead initiatives that improve outcomes for all pupils

• Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development

• Champion inclusion, well-being and high aspirations for every child

• Contribute to the continued growth and success of our school community

Colebourne is a happy, successful and ambitious school with a dedicated staff team, enthusiastic pupils and supportive families. We are looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with warmth, integrity and a passion for making a lasting difference.

Why Join Colebourne Primary School?

We offer:

• The opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of children and families

• A key leadership role in shaping the school's future development

• A supportive, talented and collaborative staff team

• An ambitious curriculum underpinned by evidence-informed practice

• High-quality professional development and leadership development opportunities

• A strong commitment to staff well-being, including access to counselling, health and advisory services, and 24/7 GP support

• The opportunity to be part of a school community that is proud of its achievements and ambitious for its future

Join Us

If you are an experienced and inspirational leader who shares our commitment to excellence, inclusion and high aspirations for every child, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We warmly welcome visits to the school and encourage prospective applicants to come and experience first-hand what makes Colebourne such a great place to learn and work.

To arrange a visit or discuss the role, please contact:

Colebourne Primary School
Stechford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, B34 6BJ
Tel: (0121) 675 8500 (Option 1)

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
References: All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Short-listed candidates: An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

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 Colebourne Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Colebourne Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colebourne-primary-school

Colebourne is a very popular and oversubscribed school. Our focus is on working together to achieve success for all; whether is pupils working together or with staff or working with parents.
We care about our children, families and staff and work hard to ensure a happy, safe and respectful school where learning is enjoyable.
Colebourne is a fantastic place to work with plentiful opportunities to begin or grow your career.

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