Deputy Headteacher

Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth), Birmingham, West Midlands, B20 3LP

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 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: £57,137.00 - £66,368.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Headteacher

Job Description

At Holy Trinity, we believe every child deserves to be known, valued and cared for. Rooted in our Christian ethos and guided by our Latin motto ‘cura personalis’—care for the whole person—we are seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to play a central role in the strategic leadership, operational management and continued improvement of the school.

Situated on the northern fringe of Handsworth, our school is a place of ambition and refuge. We serve a vibrant community with pride, celebrating the unique stories and strengths of every child and family. Our values—Community, Aspiration, Respect, and Excellence—shape every lesson, every interaction, and every decision.

About the Role

Working in close partnership with the Headteacher, this is a key senior leadership position with whole-school responsibility for driving standards, shaping culture and ensuring that the school’s vision, values and strategic priorities are realised consistently across every aspect of school life.

The successful candidate will act as a deputy to the Headteacher, providing professional leadership, operational oversight and day-to-day management of the school. This will include leading on school improvement priorities, contributing to strategic planning, supporting and holding staff to account, and deputising for the Headteacher when required.

This is a non-class-based leadership role, enabling the postholder to focus fully on strategic leadership and the effective running of the school. As an exceptional practitioner, there will be potential opportunities to influence practice beyond Holy Trinity within the wider collaboration of BDMAT schools.

The Deputy Headteacher Will:

Whole-School Leadership

• Work alongside the Headteacher to articulate, embed and deliver the school’s vision, values and strategic direction.
• Provide professional operational leadership and contribute to the day-to-day management of the school.
• Deputise for the Headteacher as required, including leading the school in their absence.
• Lead and contribute to the School Development Plan, ensuring priorities are translated into sustained improvement.
• Monitor standards of teaching, learning, behaviour and inclusion across the school.
• Analyse school performance data and use it to inform leadership decisions and improvement strategies.
• Model the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and leadership presence.

Staff Leadership and Development

• Support, challenge and develop staff to ensure consistently high expectations and practice.
• Lead and contribute to staff CPD, coaching and professional development.
• Support middle leaders and subject leaders to develop their leadership capacity and impact.
• Contribute to performance management and appraisal processes.
• Foster a positive, ambitious and inclusive staff culture grounded in trust and accountability.

Culture, Behaviour and Safeguarding

• Help establish and sustain a strong culture of behaviour, belonging and aspiration.
• Ensure safeguarding is central to all aspects of school leadership and practice.
• Act as a senior safeguarding leader and uphold a strong culture of vigilance and care.

We are looking for someone who:

Aligns with the values and ethos of a Church school.

Is a skilled communicator, able to build trust with pupils, families, and professionals.

Is committed to nurturing the whole child—intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

Is reflective, resilient, and ready to lead with compassion and clarity.

We can offer:

• A new, supportive and visionary leadership team.
• A school community grounded in Christian values and inclusive practice.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Pupils who are enthusiastic, confident, and full of potential.
• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.
• An opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school committed to transformation and care.

Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced disclosure certificate. Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to make contact with the school prior to application. This is a significant leadership role, and a conversation or visit will provide valuable insight into our vision, community and ambitions for Holy Trinity. The Headteacher will be available for informal discussions or visits on the following dates:

• Friday 6th March: 16:00
• Monday 9th March: 13:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 10th March: 14:30 - 17:00
• Monday 16th March: 13:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 17th March: 13:00 - 17:00
• Friday 20th March: 13:00 - 15:00

Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

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.

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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 Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth)

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 195 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy (Handsworth) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-trinity-ce-primary-academy-handsworth

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