Deputy Headteacher

Mere Green Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B75 5BL

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

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
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: L10-14 £64,691 - £71,330 pro rata, per annum

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Contract: Fixed term, 1 January 2027 – 31 March 2027

Mere Green Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team on a fixed-term basis from 1 January to 31 March 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated school leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, supporting colleagues and contributing to the continued development of a positive, inclusive and ambitious learning environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to provide effective leadership and management across the school, ensuring that pupils receive high-quality teaching and learning and are supported to achieve their full potential.

About you

We are looking for a confident and approachable leader who can demonstrate:

A strong commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for all pupils.

The ability to provide effective leadership and support high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.

Experience of leading and developing staff, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

A clear understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of every child.

The ability to use data, evidence and professional insight to identify priorities and drive school improvement.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community.

A commitment to inclusion, ensuring that every pupil is valued, supported and given the opportunity to succeed.

The flexibility, resilience and sound judgement needed to lead effectively in a busy primary school environment.

You will be an enthusiastic and reflective practitioner who leads by example, inspires confidence in others and is committed to maintaining a welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community.

What we can offer

The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to school leadership and improvement.

The chance to work alongside a committed team focused on pupils' learning, development and wellbeing.

Opportunities to support and develop colleagues, sharing good practice and promoting high expectations.

A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to the lives and outcomes of children.

Access to employee assistance and wellbeing support, alongside a range of employee benefits.

Opportunities for professional development and continued leadership growth.

How to apply

To apply please complete an application form online. Please include a supporting statement outlining ‘what skills and experience you have that make you suitable for the role’.

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Kristal Brookes, Headteacher, via email k.brookes@meregrn.bham.sch.uk or call 0121 308 1384. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the role be successfully filled.

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

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 Mere Green Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 422 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mere Green Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mere-green-primary-school

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