Assistant Headteacher (Maths/Economics)

Nishkam High School

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 66,000 - 73,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Nishkam High School in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Headteacher to lead teaching and learning, drive school improvement, and support curriculum development across the trust. The post emphasizes high standards and strong collaboration with staff, pupils, and families.

The candidate must demonstrate strategic leadership, a commitment to safeguarding, and an ability to work within the UK education system, including DBS checks and safeguarding requirements.

Job description

January 2027

9 October 2026 at 12am (midnight)

25 September 2026

Job details

Job role

Assistant headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

66,368.00 - 73,105.00

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.