Deputy Headteacher
St Laurence Church Infant School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
30 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
25 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time permanent position.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L10-L14
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an inspirational and organised individual, who is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for every child, to support the headteacher with the strategic leadership of our successful infant school.
We are looking for someone who:
- Will be resolute in upholding our loving Christian ethos
- Has strong leadership experience and a drive for continuous school improvement
- Has a commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, diversity and equality
- Has a proven track record of excellent teaching in both EYFS and KS1 and is experienced in achieving high standards of attainment and progress.
- Has the ability to inspire and support others to improve their own practice.
- Has a thorough understanding of what makes a high-quality infant curriculum
- Is an excellent communicator with an approachable manner and proven interpersonal skills who can work effectively with staff, governors, children and their families, and the extended community.
- To fit in with the existing SLT, a person who is pro-active, logical and systematic in their approach.
- Is able to show initiative and adaptability.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Wonderful children who love learning, life and each other.
- Enthusiastic and supportive staff, governors and families
- A loving and inclusive Christian ethos where all are valued
- A commitment to your ongoing professional development and career
Further details about the role
This post will include the responsibilities of :
DSL,Attendance Champion and KS1/Curriculum Lead.
There will be 2 days teaching commitment
Commitment to safeguarding
St Laurence Church Infant School is committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding every child entrusted to our care.
Safeguarding is defined as:
• Protecting children from maltreatment;
• Preventing impairment of children's health or development;
• Ensuring that children are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective
care; and
• Taking action to enable all children to have the best life chances.
Applicants will be subject to a safer recruitment process. We will seek two professional references and a Disclosure and Barring Service check before the successful candidate can take up post.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to j.oughton@stlrnci.bham.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Laurence Church Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 268 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Laurence Church Infant School website
- Email address
- j.oughton@stlrnci.bham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 464 2888
A nurturing and child centred three form entry Church of England infant school in the South of Birmingham with a "Good" Ofsted rating.
Our vision is to "Do all things with love" (1 Corinthians 16:14) and our ambition is for every member of our school community, children, staff and families to grow a love of learning, life and each other.
Arranging a visit to St Laurence Church Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.oughton@stlrnci.bham.sch.uk.
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