Assistant Headteacher

Education Experts; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts is representing an experienced Assistant Headteacher for a Birmingham based primary school. The role is temporary and ongoing for at least one term, working with the current SENCO and KS2 teaching support. Typical hours are 8.30am–4pm with a 30-minute lunch, with travel to Birmingham as required and NPQ for SENCOs preferred.

Daily rate ranges from £279.08 to £294.32. Immediate start date and safeguarding checks are part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in primary education settings.
• NPQ for SENCOs preferred; other SEN leadership qualifications considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the current SENCO with whole-school responsibilities.
• Lead some small group teaching sessions with KS2.
• Collaborate to observe and advise on pupil support strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

SENCO support

Travel to Birmingham

Education

NPQ for SENCOs

UK teaching qualification

Primary education experience

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent an experienced Assistant Headteacher for one of our Birmingham, West Midlands (B37) based primary schools. If you are a primary experienced senior leader, who is available immediately and able to travel to Birmingham we would be keen to speak with you.

This primary school based Assistant Headteacher job is offered on a temporary, ongoing basis for a minimum of one term. The role will predominantly be working alongside the school s current SENCO to assist with key duties and will also include some small group teaching sessions with KS2. Ideally the school are seeking someone Monday to Friday, however a shorter working week will also be considered. Your typical working pattern will be 8.30am to 4pm with a 30-minute lunch break. You will be supporting the current SENCO with whole school responsibilities, bringing a fresh perspective on processes and observing practices to give advice and guidance on supporting the pupils. Ideally, you will hold the National Professional Qualification for SENCOs (NPQ for SENCOs) however experienced candidates without the SENCO qualification will also be considered.

We are a family run recruitment business specialising in Education. With over 15 years worth of experience supporting education settings and candidates across primary, secondary and SEND divisions. We hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment. In order to be successfully shortlisted in your applications with us we will require the following:

A relevant UK based teaching qualification.

Substantial experience working within a primary education setting.

All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.

Exceptional references.

All applicants are subject to online searching checks as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your SEND experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: Immediate start

Daily rate: £279.08 to £294.32 per day

Date posted: 24.09.26

Application closing date: 22.10.26