Deputy Headteacher

Perryfields Academy, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 0RG

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  27 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: £80,655.00 - £88,951.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, supporting the Headteacher in leading both staff and students to achieve their full potential. With our strong commitment to professional development and opportunities within the wider Trust, this role offers a unique chance for career progression and growth.

We welcome individuals to site to tour the school prior to making an application. opportunities are available for this on the following dates and times:

• Wednesday 15th April - 2pm
• Thursday 16th April - 9am

If you are interested in touring the school, please contact the Headteacher's PA, Natalie Graham-Reid on 0121 421 7979 or natalie.graham-reid@perrys.org.uk.

Please see the Applicant Information Pack for more information.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a strong field of applicants is received.

Please note successful candidates for all Broadleaf Partnership Trust vacancies will be requested to apply for Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, although a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Broadleaf Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 Perryfields Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 817 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Perryfields Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/perryfields-academy

Perryfields is a vibrant and caring school that
places the students at the centre of each decision we take.
In May 2021, we were delighted for Perryfields to become part of Broadleaf
Partnership Trust. We continue to enjoy working collaboratively within a small
network of academies, to provide opportunities for both our students and staff to
thrive and excel, whilst maintaining our individual flair as an academy.
Whilst at Perryfields, our students are empowered to be aspirational, resilient and
independent learners. Our broad and balanced curriculum helps to cultivate the
individual, fostering a love of learning and the desire to achieve. It is designed to
enhance the development of our students with both subject specific and transferable
skills, preparing them for the future and wider-world. This is reflected in our
consistently good exam results.
Underpinning our culture of ambition is a strong and supportive pastoral system. The
promotion of positive mental health and wellbeing encourages our learners to unlock
their potential, within a kind and friendly environment. We equip our students with
the life skills they need to succeed both academically and socially, so they can be
well-rounded members of the wider community.
We pride ourselves on working as a united team

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