Deputy Head Teacher - Shirley Heath Junior School

Role Overview

SHIRLEY HEATH JUNIOR SCHOOL - CONTRACT, full time, permanent - Salary band L9-L13 (dependent on experience). Start date 01/09/2026.

We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Deputy Head Teacher to join our highly successful leadership team. This is a key strategic role for an experienced and ambitious leader who is passionate about excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care.

About Our School

Our Junior School is a thriving, inclusive and ambitious learning community where pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally. We are immensely proud to have been judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2009, 2012 and most recently in September 2024, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Teacher, providing strong, visible and values driven leadership across the school.
• Play a central role in shaping and delivering the school's strategic vision.
• Ensure consistently high standards across the school.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Contribute to whole school self evaluation and improvement planning.
• Maintain the highest standards of behaviour, safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (or be willing to train).

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record of outstanding classroom practice.
• Successful leadership experience in a primary or junior school setting.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Commitment to equity, safeguarding and the holistic development of every child.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ready to play a significant role in an outstanding school's next stage of development.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in a high performing, outward looking school.
• Highly motivated, well behaved pupils who love learning.
• A supportive and committed staff team.
• Strong, supportive governance and a culture of professional growth.
• Opportunities for leadership development and career progression.

Application Process

Please complete the application form, supported by a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Contact

Mrs K Evans, Headteacher, Shirley Heath Junior School, Coombe Road, Shirley, Solihull West Midlands B90 3DS. Phone: . E mail:

EEO & Safeguarding Statement

Solihull MBC and Shirley Heath Junior School are equal opportunities employers. The purpose of the Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy is to ensure that the School selects the most suitable person for the job based on merit, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, age or religious belief. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and where relevant workforce checks and safeguarding checks as appropriate.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.