Deputy Headteacher | SAMpeople Recruit

Coombe House School; Chasetown; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Highfields Primary Academy is seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to join our dedicated team as Deputy Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the next stage of our school's development and help ensure every child achieves their very best.

Located in Burntwood, Highfields is part of Primitas Learning Partnership, a collaborative multi-academy trust committed to empowering schools to provide the education every child needs and deserves.

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with successful leadership experience in a primary setting.
• Proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes.
• Passionate about developing a culture of high expectations and ambition for all.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and empower colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.
• Vision, resilience and enthusiasm to contribute to our academy and wider trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership across the school.
• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Lead and support school improvement initiatives.
• Develop and coach staff to achieve the highest standards.
• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Help shape the strategic direction of the academy.
• Build strong partnerships with families, the local community and trust colleagues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Inclusion

Safeguarding

Job description

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start Date: January 2027 (or sooner by negotiation)

Closing Date: Monday 12 October 2026, 9.00am

Interview Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Inspire the Learner. Shape the Future.

Highfields Primary Academy is seeking an exceptional and ambitious leader to join our dedicated team as Deputy Headteacher. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the next stage of our school's development and help ensure every child achieves their very best. The academy is part of Primitas Learning Partnership, a collaborative multi-academy trust committed to empowering schools to provide the education every child needs and deserves.

Located in the heart of Burntwood, Highfields is a welcoming and vibrant single form entry primary school where children are happy, safe and inspired to learn. Our vision, "Inspiring the Learner" , underpins everything we do. We are proud of our strong community ethos, excellent relationships and commitment to nurturing confident, resilient and successful young people.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the Headteacher, governors and trust leaders, the successful candidate will:

• Provide inspirational leadership across the school.


• Drive excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.


• Lead and support school improvement initiatives.


• Develop and coach staff to achieve the highest standards.


• Champion inclusion, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.


• Help shape the strategic direction of the academy.


• Build strong partnerships with families, the local community and trust colleagues.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with successful leadership experience in a primary setting.


• Has a proven track record of raising standards and improving outcomes.


• Is passionate about developing a culture of high expectations and ambition for all.


• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Can inspire, motivate and empower colleagues.


• Shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding.


• Has the vision, resilience and enthusiasm to make a significant contribution to our academy and wider trust.

We Can Offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.


• A caring and highly supportive staff team.


• Strong collaboration opportunities through Primitas Learning Partnership.


• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.


• A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth.


• A welcoming school community committed to continuous improvement.

Visits to School

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the academy and experience our welcoming environment first-hand.

To arrange a visit or request further information, please contact the school office:

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 12 October 2026 at 9.00am

Interview Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Safeguarding

Highfields Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, online searches, satisfactory references, a prohibition check and any other safer recruitment checks required in line with current guidance. Candidates are encouraged to read the Safeguarding Policy for the school which is available on the school website www. highfields.staffs.sch uk

Join us in inspiring learners, empowering futures and making a lasting difference to the lives of children and families in our community.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to a 'disclosure' check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting

Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, this post is subject to a 'disclosure' check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

In addition, this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches.

You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of your qualifications.

A copy of the school's Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website.