Interim Assistant Headteacher

Leigh Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2YH

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2025

• Closing date

  20 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership Scale L7-L11

Interim Assistant Headteacher job summary

We pride ourselves on being a ‘happy, warm and welcoming school’ (Ofsted November 2021) with the children at the heart of everything we do. We have high expectations and a culture of learning built on trust and support.

Vision and values

Leigh Primary School strives to be a community of lifelong learners, relationship builders and memory makers.

As part of the Leigh Trust family of schools, we are ‘The TEAM that CARES.’

We can offer you:

pupils who are ‘polite, confident and respectful towards each other’ (Ofsted November 2021) and ready to learn

a supportive and caring team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for all

a Trust Wellbeing charter which supports and promotes the wellbeing of all staff

a well thought-through curriculum which provides teachers with the subject knowledge, pedagogy and resources they need to teach each subject effectively

bespoke continual professional development to help you in your career

the opportunity to collaborate with and benefit from the mutual support of schools within Leigh Trust

We are looking for someone who has:

a positive, optimistic outlook

a desire to work at a school where learning and continual professional development is the norm

the same vision and values

a passion for teaching and learning

a good understanding of what makes effective teaching and learning

great communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with parents and colleagues

a drive and determination to succeed

strong time management and personal management skills

the ability to be proactive, flexible and creative

How to apply

Please apply via clicking on the link to the My New Term portal below. You will need to Register and create an account with them. Once registered, you will be able to submit your application.

Only applications submitted via MyNewTerm will be accepted.

For further details, please contact Jemma Evans at j.evans@leighji.bham.sch.uk or telephone 0121 464 2621.

Closing date: Friday 20th June 2025 at 12pm

Lesson Observations to take place in own Classroom/School: Dates to be confirmed

Interviews to be confirmed: Wednesday 25th June and Tuesday 1st July 2025 (to be confirmed)

Visiting times to view school if required: Tuesday 17th June 2025 at 9am and Thursday 19th June at 2.15pm & 4pm.

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 are not accepted.

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.

About Leigh Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 439 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leigh-primary-school-birmingham

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