Assistant Head Teacher - Hanbury Primary School

Required from September 2026

Assistant Head Teacher Post (responsible for EYFS and Phonics across school)

Hanbury Primary is a nurturing and inclusive two-form entry school located in central West Bromwich, that has high expectations of ourselves and our children. Our skilled and dedicated staff team are committed to delivering high quality education and pastoral care to our children, and are passionate about making a difference!

To ensure we continue to have a strong leadership structure that meets the needs of all of our pupils, whilst managing the challenges that present in the changing educational landscape, we are looking to appoint a highly skilled individual with substantial experience as a leader, ideally someone who has led a phase and/or core subject across school. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, resilient and determined; as well as someone with positivity and has high expectations in driving school improvement. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the senior leadership team. They will demonstrate a secure understanding of the current education priorities, especially those linked to EYFS and Early Reading.

The post holder will have a 0.8 teaching commitment.

It is important that prospective candidates reflect on whether they have the experience, resilience and dedication required to undertake this key leadership post in an incredibly busy, ambitious but highly supportive school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the EYFS Phase
• Lead and manage Phonics (RWI) across School
• Ensure all pupils (regardless of starting points) achieve their potential and are fully included
• Be an integral part of the Senior Leadership team; offering support and challenge to colleagues
• Be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, working in conjunction with others to lead and promote the welfare and safety of all pupils

Why Join Hanbury?

• We are a well established and popular primary school who is rated as 'good' (2023) with 'outstanding' Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.
• We have an established and strong leadership team who work effectively together
• We are committed to professional development and support staff in the role
• We have an experienced, motivated and hard working staff who want to make a difference
• We have pupils who are happy, enthusiastic and well behaved - they are a pleasure to teach!
• We have a supportive and experienced Governing Board
• We have an excellent learning environment and well resourced school

More information about our school can be found on our web site Home Hanbury Primary School. Visits are actively encouraged, ideally during the school day, so you have the opportunity to see our children.

School Visit Dates

• Tuesday 3rd February at 10:15
• Tuesday 3rd February at 3:45
• Thursday 5th February at 10:15

Please e mail to confirm your attendance.

Shortlisting for interviews will be subject to a successful lesson observation in your setting, that meets the requirements of the personnel specification.

Interview Process & Timeline

• Closing Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026 (9:00 a.m.)
• Shortlisting: Tuesday 24th February 2026
• Lesson Observations: Week beginning 2nd March 2026
• Tasks and Interviews: Wednesday 11th March 2026

Further information and Application Packs can be obtained from the school office on or e mailing .

Hanbury Primary School is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all our children. All staff have a duty to safeguard our children and therefore we expect all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy (available on the school website) and participate in annual safeguarding training. As part of the appointment procedure all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children, you are breaking the law if you apply for this post. Shortlisted candidates applying for a regulated activity role will be asked to complete a self declaration and disclosure form. Any disclosures declared on this form will be discussed at interview.

Online Search - An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Pre employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

Hours, Grade & Location

• Hours - 27.5 hours per week
• Grade - L8 L12 (£61,534 - £67,898 per annum)
• Location - Hanbury Primary School, Hanbury Road, West Bromwich, B70 9NT
• Contract - Permanent
• Closing Date - Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 9:00 am