Assistant Head Teacher KS2 s End Junior School

Assistant Head Teacher KS2 - World's End Junior School

Start date: September 2026 –
Permanent - Full Time

Salary: Leadership Scale 5-9 (£57,137 - £63,070)

World's End Junior School is a vibrant, inclusive and forward‑thinking school with a reputation for high academic standards, a strong values‑driven ethos, and an enriched curriculum that pupils enjoy.

We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a versatile and highly effective individual to join our senior leadership team as an Assistant Head Teacher.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a core subject or whole‑school development, bringing an excellent classroom track record, an organisational and dynamic approach, and a desire to positively impact students’ life chances through a holistic and strategic rationale.

The children, governors and staff of our happy, hardworking, friendly and inclusive school seek an outstanding and knowledgeable leader for the position of Assistant Head Teacher from 01st September 2026 (or sooner if possible).

• Lead a core subject across the school.
• Work with the SENCO in leading a Pastoral Team.
• Lead the development and implementation of the school's behaviour policy and systems.
• Lead the strategic development of parental engagement, ensuring parents and carers are active partners in their children's learning and well‑being.
• Teach classes/groups for up to 0.6 responsibility.

• Excellent understanding of the National Curriculum as it relates to core and foundation subjects, SEND and other statutory guidance.
• Ability to liaise effectively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies.
• Ability to lead, review, develop and implement policy change.
• Confidence to lead on staff training and professional development.
• Inspirational and excellent classroom practitioner.
• High expectations of children's achievements and behaviour.
• Keen to learn and develop skills.
• Excellent knowledge of supporting the needs of all children including those with SEND.

• Positive, enthusiastic staff committed to achieving the best for all pupils.
• Caring and creative atmosphere achieving high standards.
• Bright, well‑resourced and maintained school with excellent teaching and learning environment.
• Happy, motivated and well‑behaved children.
• Great opportunity for the right candidate to develop professional leadership skills.
• Commitment to supporting staff through CPD opportunities.

All applicants must hold GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English; a degree or equivalent teaching qualification; and a high standard of literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Informal conversations are strongly recommended. Please call our school office on the contact number to arrange a convenient time to book a telephone conversation.

Responsibilities and further details will be discussed in person during the interview.

Closing Date: 20th March 2026

Walk‑through visits: 9th March 9:30–10:30, 16th March 16:00–17:00, 18th March 9:30–10:30.

Interviews: 20th and 21st April.

Applications should be submitted as a completed application form emailed to the school office. An application form, job description and person specification can be requested from the school office or found on the school's website.

World's End Junior School welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share this commitment.

All successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks: enhanced DBS, prohibition check, childcare disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work.

All applicants will provide two suitable references.

Short‑listed candidates will undergo an online search as part of due diligence.

The successful candidate will hold a Birmingham City Council contract of employment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the related amendments.