Assistant Headteacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Head for a vibrant primary school in Birmingham, starting in January 2026. The role emphasizes leading behaviour and attendance with limited teaching commitment. Ideal candidates will have experience in pastoral support and safeguarding. The position offers a permanent opportunity in a supportive environment focused on student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience leading behaviour and attendance initiatives at a primary school.
• Willingness to be involved in safeguarding operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on behaviour and attendance for the primary school.
• Provide operational support around safeguarding.
• Have a minimal teaching commitment of no more than 1 day per week.

Skills

Leadership on behaviour and attendance

Pastoral support experience

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a multi academy trust in Birmingham who currently have a vacancy for an Assistant Head at one of their Primary Schools in Hall Green.

The school is a vibrant and innovative school that provides a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn. They are an inclusive school that ensures that everyone feels valued. Staff are not only dedicated and enthusiastic but really care about the children's welfare and strive for each and every pupil to achieve their best.

The school are looking for someone who can lead on behaviour and attendance for their primary school (2 form entry but 3 form in Years 4‑6). They ideally also would like someone with DSL experience or the willingness to be involved in pastoral support and operational support around safeguarding. The school foresee this person having a minimal teaching commitment (no more than 1 day per week as ad‑hoc cover).

This role would be to start in January 2026, full time, with permanent opportunity.

To be considered for this role or to gain further information please get in touch with Ashleigh on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).