Deputy Headteacher

Shirley Heath Junior School, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3DS

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £64,962.00 - £71,684.00 Annually (Actual) L9-L13 (Dependant on experience)

Deputy Headteacher job summary

About Our School

Our Junior School is a thriving, inclusive and ambitious learning community where pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are immensely proud to have been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2009, 2012 and most recently in September 2024, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

The Role

Working closely with the Head Teacher, the Deputy Head Teacher will:

Provide strong, visible and values‑driven leadership across the school

Play a central role in shaping and delivering the school’s strategic vision

Ensure consistently high standards across the school

Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management

Contribute to whole‑school self‑evaluation and improvement planning

Maintain the highest standards of behaviour, safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (or be willing to train)

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a leader who:

Has a proven track record of outstanding classroom practice

Possesses successful leadership experience in a primary or junior school setting

Demonstrates strategic thinking and the ability to inspire and motivate others

Is committed to equity, safeguarding and the holistic development of every child

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Is ready to play a significant role in an outstanding school’s next stage of development

What We Offer

The opportunity to work in a high‑performing, outward‑looking school

Highly motivated, well‑behaved pupils who love learning

A supportive and committed staff team

Strong, supportive governance and a culture of professional growth

Opportunities for leadership development and career progression

How to Apply

Please complete the application form, supported by a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Closing date: 9am Monday 27th April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 30th April 2026

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 Shirley Heath Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shirley Heath Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shirley-heath-junior-school

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