Assistant Head - B12

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school in the Balsall Heath area of Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join their senior leadership team starting in September 2025. This role focuses on enhancing teaching and learning, supporting staff, and ensuring pupil wellbeing and achievement. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Opportunities for professional growth

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Diverse school community

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a primary setting.
• Deep understanding of curriculum development and pedagogy.
• Excellent communicator who inspires and supports colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Drive school improvement and support staff development.
• Ensure high standards of achievement and wellbeing for all pupils.
• Contribute to the vision and values of the school.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Curriculum Development

Communication

Commitment to Inclusion

Safeguarding

Job description

Assistant Headteacher - Balsall Heath Area, Birmingham
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Leadership Scale (L1- L6)
Contract: Full-time, temporary- Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Headteacher at a vibrant and inclusive school in the Balsall Heath area of Birmingham.

About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and forward-thinking leader to support the strategic development of teaching and learning across the school. You will play a key role in driving school improvement, supporting staff development, and ensuring high standards of achievement and wellbeing for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:
* Has proven leadership experience within a primary setting
* Demonstrates a deep understanding of curriculum development and pedagogy
* Is an excellent communicator, able to inspire and support colleagues
* Has a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding
* Will actively contribute to the vision and values of the school

We offer:
* A supportive and collaborative leadership team
* A welcoming and diverse school community
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement .
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged from July 1st 2025.
Closing Date: 4th July 2025
Interviews: TBC

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.