Assistant Headteacher

Wylde Green Primary School

Assistant Headteacher (EYFS & KS1)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and welcoming community dedicated to the academic, personal, and social development of every child.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to join our team, someone who is committed to upholding and actively promoting our school ethos. We are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for providing an inclusive, values-driven education where every child is nurtured and encouraged to achieve their fullest potential.

This role requires a leader with:

 • A strong track record of teaching and leadership.

 • The ability to inspire and empower pupils and staff alike.

 • A commitment to developing a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

 • The skills to support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in delivering strategic goals and raising standards across the school. As Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school, ensuring that our vision, values and ethos are embedded in every aspect of school life. This is an opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team of staff, supportive families, and an engaged community to build on our successes and continue to serve our pupils with enthusiasm, commitment and compassion.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we apply safer recruitment practices to ensure that only individuals with the highest standards of integrity and intent join our team. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate.

If you are an experienced and passionate professional with the drive and commitment to make a significant impact, we would welcome your application.

Closing Date for applications: Midday, 5th May 2026.

 We welcome school visits before you apply: Monday 27th April 10:45am or 4:15pm

                                                                               Tuesday 28th April 10:45am or 4:15pm

Thursday 30th April 4:15pm

Interviews: Week beginning 18th May

Required for: September 2026

If you are interested in fulfilling your career aspirations with us, then please contact the School Office on 0121 373 2691 or for further details please see the school website:

www.wyldegrn.bham.sch.uk. 

Completed applications can be returned by post, by hand or to recruitment@wyldegrn.bham.sch.uk.

Please note, if you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date, you may assume that you have not been selected for an interview on this occasion

Only standard Birmingham City Council application forms will be accepted, we will not read accompanying CVs.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references prior to interview.

 An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

 Short-listed candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form.

 Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants