Deputy headteacher

Selly Park Girls' School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PH

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £84,699.00 - £93,424.00 Annually (FTE)

Deputy headteacher job summary

Are you an ambitious, driven and passionate senior leader looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact in a good school with well-behaved, hardworking pupils and a culture of high expectations? We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher who will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school, driving school improvement and securing the very best outcomes for all students. Selly Park Girls' School is a thriving, well-maintained school with a proven track record of academic excellence. We are proud to have been recognised with numerous awards, including Secondary School of the Year in 2018 and 2022. As well as achieving Pearsons Secondary School of the Year silver award in 2025 and Staff Wellbeing School of the Year in 2024/25, as well as a range of accolades for our commitment to equality, diversity, health and well-being, SEND progress, and safeguarding. The school is looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to provide strategic leadership across key areas of school improvement. We are seeking an exceptional leader rather than a predefined portfolio. Responsibilities will be shaped around the skills and experience of the successful candidate and may include leadership of teaching and learning, curriculum, inclusion, assessment, culture, personal development or school improvement. The successful applicant will work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to monitor and evaluate school performance, support middle leaders, and ensure that all students are able to achieve their full potential. They will lead on the effective use of assessment and performance information to inform decision-making and contribute to the continued success of the school. The successful candidate should be an inspirational and highly effective leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes and raising standards. They will possess excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, alongside a deep understanding of curriculum, assessment and accountability. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual who is committed to developing staff, promoting excellence in teaching and learning, and driving continuous improvement across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who wishes to play a central role in the next stage of the school's development.

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

Selly Park Girls’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We have a number of policies and procedures that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, all of which can be viewed at https://sellyparkgirls.org/policies

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 Selly Park Girls' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 804 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Selly Park Girls' School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/selly-park-girls-school

Selly Park Girls’ School is a high performing 11-16 school in the south of Birmingham with a proven record of GCSE success.

We are a school where we put students at the centre. We want every student to be kind to others, aspirational and ambitious in what they can achieve. We want to ensure that our students can reach their potential in a supportive, inclusive and nurturing environment. This is reflected in our four pillars school ethos.

We attract staff who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils. From teachers, governors and senior leaders to administrators and support staff. Everyone has a role to play in the success of the school.

Selly Park Girls' School is known for its high expectations, academic success, first-class education and its innovative approach. Our vision and values underpin all we do. Indeed, everyone who knows us or visits our school speaks of our distinct ethos.

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