Deputy Headteacher – Curriculum and Standards

Deputy Headteacher – Curriculum and Standards

Salary: L22 – L27

Full time, permanent

Required for: September 2025

Due to the retirement of the current post holder the Governing Board is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational senior leader with an outstanding track record, exceptional communication skills and the vision and energy to support the Headteacher on the next stage of our improvement journey.

Colmers School and Sixth Form College is a Foundation School. We are a popular, local co-educational 11-18 comprehensive, serving the local community of Longbridge and Northfield in South Birmingham. Our values of Achieving Excellence, Belonging Together and Challenging Mindsets lie at the heart of everything we do as a school community.

This appointment is a great opportunity for an existing or aspiring Deputy Head to make a lasting impact. The successful candidate will inherit a cohesive and talented staff team, passionate about improving outcomes and committed to delivering an exceptional Colmers education, both within and beyond the classroom.

For further details about the role, please see the Deputy Headteacher Applicant Pack which contains further information, including how to apply and how to book an informal visit.

The closing date for applications is Monday 7th April at noon.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st May.

Colmers School and Sixth Form is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identify checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Colmers School and Sixth Form College is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion. Candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.