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Assistant Head Teacher
- Posted: 11-11-2026
- Category: Leadership
- Location: Birmingham
- Type: Full-time / Contract
- Salary: £53586 - £81861 per annum
Smile Education are currently recruiting for a KS2 Assistant Headteacher role in Birmingham. The position will involve contributing to the leadership and management of Key Stage 2, working alongside the Headteacher and wider senior leadership team to drive standards, improve teaching and learning and secure strong outcomes for pupils.
This is an opportunity for an experienced and ambitious practitioner who can combine strong classroom practice with effective leadership, staff development and a clear strategic vision.
Areas of responsibility and leadership may include:
- Supporting the strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of KS2.
- Raising attainment and ensuring pupils make strong progress across Years 3–6.
- Monitoring teaching, learning and assessment and identifying areas for improvement.
- Supporting teachers to deliver consistently high-quality lessons.
- Developing curriculum standards and ensuring progression across KS2.
- Using assessment information and pupil performance data to identify gaps and inform priorities.
- Driving improvements in English, Maths and wider curriculum outcomes.
- Supporting effective SATs preparation and improving end-of-Key-Stage-2 outcomes.
- Coaching, mentoring and developing teaching staff.
- Leading professional development, sharing best practice and promoting consistency.
- Supporting behaviour management and maintaining high expectations across the phase.
- Ensuring vulnerable pupils and those with SEND receive appropriate support and make progress.
- Working collaboratively with the SENDCo and inclusion team.
- Building positive relationships with parents, staff and the wider school community.
- Contributing to safeguarding, pupil welfare and the wider operational running of the school.
- A welcoming and supportive school community with a strong child-centred ethos
- Happy, motivated children who are eager to learn and thrive through play
- A well-resourced KS2 environment with spacious indoor and outdoor provision
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and mentoring
- A leadership team that values staff wellbeing and encourages innovation
How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining your suitability for the role. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be held on a rolling basis.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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