66 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    26 September 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    21 July 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Deputy headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£74,926 to £83,464

Pay scale

Leadership Range - L18 to L22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher; the successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership of all areas of inclusion across the school. This appointment is a key opportunity to join a highly supportive, passionate, committed and experienced team who lead ethically and morally and with the best interests of all students at the centre of all decision making. Applications are welcome from colleagues with the drive and commitment to consistently pursue the highest standards and those who will bring an innovative, inspiring and challenging approach to whole school leadership.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is a proven leader with experience in developing strong and impactful pastoral provision
  • Can motivate, inspire and innovate
  • Has ambition for becoming a Headteacher or system leader
  • Is committed to changing the life chances of all young people; especially the hardest to reach

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

  • a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
  • mentoring by and support from an experienced Headteacher, senior team and central Trust staff
  • the opportunity to work collaboratively with other school leaders throughout the Trust
  • the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our inspiring children and young people
  • access to other employee benefits offered by our Trust

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment Information Pack - Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion.pdf - 1.13 MB (opens in new tab)
Minerva Learning Trust Job Application Form.docx - 306 KB (opens in new tab)
Appendix A- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.docx - 28.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
School size
992 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Handsworth Grange Community Sports College website
Email address
akeeton@handsworth-mlt.co.uk
Phone number
01142694801
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Handsworth Grange Community Sports College is an Ofsted rated Outstanding School. We are above average nationally for pupil progress. We have been nationally recognised for our work with Pupil Premium. We regard all staff and pupils as part of our family and whilst we have really high expectations of everyone we try to maintain a caring and supportive ethos. We are really proud of all the successes achieved by our pupils and staff, both in school and in the wider community. We strongly believe in work life balance and we work with our staff to reduce excessive bureaucracy and marking.

Arranging a visit to Handsworth Grange Community Sports College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email akeeton@handsworth-mlt.co.uk.

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