Assistant Headteacher (Jan start) - Northfield

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education agency is seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to join a vibrant primary school in Birmingham. This role involves a mix of leadership and teaching, focusing on high-quality phonics instruction and school improvement. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills or be ready to step up, committed to creating an inclusive learning environment. This is a full-time position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Opportunities for professional growth

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of early reading and phonics.
• Proven leadership skills or readiness to step into a leadership role.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support both pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support school improvement and contribute to whole-school development.
• Teach phonics in Year 1.
• Contribute to decision-making as part of Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Strong understanding of early reading and phonics

Proven leadership skills

Ability to inspire and motivate

Job description

Assistant Head Teacher (with Teaching Responsibility)

Location: Turves Green

Contract: Full Time - 05/01/2025 to 17/07/2025 (with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate)

Are you an ambitious, dedicated and forward-thinking leader looking to make a real impact in a warm and inclusive primary school? We are seeking an Assistant Head Teacher to join our team from January 2025, with a blend of leadership and hands-on teaching responsibilities.

As Assistant Head Teacher, you will play a key part in shaping the strategic direction of the school while supporting high-quality teaching and learning across the setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or emerging leader ready to take the next step.

Your role will include:

• 3 days out of class, supporting school improvement, coaching staff and contributing to whole-school development.
• 2 days teaching and supporting phonics in Year 1, delivering high-quality sessions and raising attainment.
• Taking on Senior Leadership Team (SLT) responsibilities, contributing to decision-making and supporting the operational and strategic needs of the school.
• Leading on behaviour management, modelling best practice and working collaboratively with staff to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of early reading and phonics.
• Has proven leadership skills or is ready to step into a leadership role with confidence and ambition.
• Can inspire, motivate and support both pupils and staff.
• Is committed to high standards, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Is flexible, proactive and passionate about primary education.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The potential for the position to become permanent for the right candidate.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in a vibrant Turves Green primary school.

If you are interested, please apply for this role and we will be in touch!

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.>