Assistant Head Teacher - Bleakhouse Primary School

Bleakhouse Primary School

Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Teaching and Learning and KS2 phase leadership

Required for September 2026

Bleakhouse Primary School is a vibrant two-form entry primary school located in Oldbury, West Midlands. We cater for pupils from Nursery through to Year 6 with our Nursery offering both 15 and 30-hour places to support families’ needs. We are proud to have been rated Good by Ofsted in June 2023. At Bleakhouse, we are committed to fostering a friendly, inclusive environment where every pupil thrives. Our clear vision and values underpin everything we do, supported by an experienced and dedicated team.

We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Headteacher to join our thriving school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to take their first step into whole school senior leadership and to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school. The prospective candidate will lead on developing a whole school approach to teaching and learning to support raising standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a passion for teaching and learning.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will:

• Lead and manage the KS2, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning
• Serve as the school’s Teaching and Learning leader, driving a consistent pedagogy across school and thereby raising standards.
• Support teaching and learning through coaching, modelling and team teaching across the whole school.
• Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), maintaining the highest standards of child protection and welfare.
• Support the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and management of the school.
• Promote a positive school culture aligned with our clear vision and values.
• Lead, inspire, and develop staff to ensure continuous professional growth and outstanding pupil progress.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven leadership experience in primary education either within a subject, year group or phase.
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to motivate and inspire others.
• Has taught across the primary phase.
• Is committed to inclusive education and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Is passionate about continuous improvement and professional development.

We can offer:

• A friendly and inclusive school where every member of the community is valued.
• Work within a clear vision and values-driven environment that shapes all aspects of school life.
• Collaboration with an experienced, supportive, and motivated team.
• Leading and innovation in a school rated Good by Ofsted, with exciting opportunities for professional growth and impact.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils, helping to shape their educational journey in a nurturing school setting.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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