Deputy Headteacher

Colebourne Primary School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colebourne Primary School in Birmingham is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team and help drive the next stage of our school's development. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a successful, oversubscribed school that is committed to ensuring every child achieves their very best.

We are a inclusive, compassionate and ambitious community, guided by values of respect and engagement, where leadership combines strategic vision

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the school's strategic vision.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Lead initiatives that improve outcomes for all pupils.
• Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing and high aspirations for every child.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of the school community.

Job description

Colebourne Primary School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated leadership team and help drive the next stage of our school's development. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a successful, oversubscribed school that is committed to ensuring every child achieves their very best.

At the heart of Colebourne are our strong values and nurturing ethos. We are proud to be a fully inclusive school where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. Our commitment to being Compassionate, Ambitious, Respectful and Engaged underpins everything we do and creates an environment where both pupils and staff flourish.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will work closely with the Headteacher, senior leaders, staff, governors and wider school community to:

• Help shape and deliver the strategic vision for the school

• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development

• Lead initiatives that improve outcomes for all pupils

• Support and develop staff through coaching, mentoring and professional development

• Champion inclusion, well-being and high aspirations for every child

• Contribute to the continued growth and success of our school community

Colebourne is a happy, successful and ambitious school with a dedicated staff team, enthusiastic pupils and supportive families. We are looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with warmth, integrity and a passion for making a lasting difference.

Why Join Colebourne Primary School?

We offer:

• The opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of children and families

• A key leadership role in shaping the school's future development

• A supportive, talented and collaborative staff team

• An ambitious curriculum underpinned by evidence-informed practice

• High-quality professional development and leadership development opportunities

• A strong commitment to staff well-being, including access to counselling, health and advisory services, and 24/7 GP support

• The opportunity to be part of a school community that is proud of its achievements and ambitious for its future

Join Us

If you are an experienced and inspirational leader who shares our commitment to excellence, inclusion and high aspirations for every child, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We warmly welcome visits to the school and encourage prospective applicants to come and experience first‑hand what makes Colebourne such a great place to learn and work.

To arrange a visit or discuss the role, please contact:

Colebourne Primary School
Stechford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, B34 6BJ
Tel: [phone] (Option 1)