Deputy Headteacher
Dawley Brook Primary School, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9BP49 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 December 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: FT - 32.5 hours per week Year round 52 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L8 to L12
What skills and experience we're looking for
Dawley Brook Primary School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Deputy Headteacher who is ready to join our thriving and inclusive primary school on the next step of its exciting journey.This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our Headteacher, established senior leadership team and committed staff in shaping the future of our school.
The Deputy Headteacher will ensure that the school’s inclusive ethos —“Work Hard. Be Kind”— continues to underpin every aspect of school life.Their leadership will remain grounded in classroom practice and directly connected to the pupils and staff they work alongside.
We are now seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who will balance excellence in mainstream education with a motivation to further develop our specialist SEND Unit — ensuring that every pupil at the school belongs, achieves and thrives.
What the school offers its staff
Our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2024) highlighted that: Governors and school staff share high expectations of what pupils can achieve. They become confident, motivated learners who are well prepared for their next schools and the challenges beyond. The passion for the curriculum shines through and there is a drive to have a highly bespoke curriculum, which has the rich industrial history of the local area at its heart.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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About Dawley Brook Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 223 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Dawley Brook Primary School website
- Email address
- fsafrany@dawley.dudley.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01384 818770
Dawley Brook Primary School is a one-form entry community primary school with a strong reputation for inclusion, care and high expectations. Working in partnership with our small but supportive community, we take collective responsibility for the success we expect of all stakeholders.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2024) highlighted that: Governors and school staff share high expectations of what pupils can achieve. They become confident, motivated learners who are well prepared for their next schools and the challenges beyond. The passion for the curriculum shines through and there is a drive to have a highly bespoke curriculum, which has the rich industrial history of the local area at its heart.
In September 2023, we opened our Oak Tree SEND Unit, a Local Authority commissioned specialist resource provision for children with Education, Health and Care Plans identifying communication and interaction as primary need. Oak Tree operates as an integral part of our inclusive school community: The highly inclusive culture is one of the standout features of Dawley Brook. Pupils who have struggled elsewhere thrive here (Ofsted March 2024).
This academic year will see extensive Local Authority capital investment in our Oak Tree SEND Unit leading to further places being available towards the start of 2026/27.
Arranging a visit to Dawley Brook Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fsafrany@dawley.dudley.sch.uk.
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