Assistant Headteacher

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent experienced Assistant Headteachers with exceptional skills in primary education. If you are a primary school specialist senior leader who is available from September 2026, we would be keen to speak with you.

We are a Lot 1 Agency Supplier on the GCA Framework and as such, have been approached by multiple Multi Academy Trusts in the West Midlands to begin discussions around interim leadership cover in their primary schools. We have a vested interest in providing support to our West Midlands based schools and education professionals. Choosing us to support your needs will give you access to a range of opportunities exclusively due to the long standing, trusting relationships we have built with like-minded candidates, schools and multi academy trusts.

We are open to receiving applications from senior leaders who may have strengths in the following areas:

ECT mentoring

Teaching and learning

Lead for English or Maths

Assessment

SEND

In addition to the above we hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. We are fully committed to a stringent compliance process and in addition to our checks all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following:

A relevant UK based teaching (QTS) qualification.

Substantial experience working within a UK based primary school education setting.

All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.

Exceptional references.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: September 2026

Salary: L4 to L8 (£285 to £315 per day)

Date posted: 04.08.26

Application closing date: 01.09.26

If you are a primary school Assistant Headteacher and are willing to work in or are local to the Birmingham, West Midlands (B8) area please do not hesitate to get in touch. For all initial enquiries or to submit a CV, please contact the Education Experts office directly.