Deputy Headteacher (Students)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional senior leader to join Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form (KNGS). KNGS is an OFSTED outstanding school and is part of the West Midlands Multi Academy Trust, has a comprehensive intake and a co-educational sixth form. We are proud of our vibrant, socially and culturally diverse school, which lies in the heart of our community, and is highly regarded in our local area and beyond. We achieve excellent academic and pastoral outcomes for students within a culture of care, concern and well-being for both students and staff.
Deputy Headteacher (Students)
Permanent, Full Time
Available from Easter 2025 (preferably) or September 2025
Salary L18 – L22 (£75,675 – £83,464 per annum)
You will be joining KNGS at an exciting point in its journey as a founding member of the West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) from January 2025. As a school, we strive to “open a world of opportunities” for our students enabling them to demonstrate respect and courage in order to flourish. We are exceptionally proud of the excellent academic progress our students make, but equally proud of our pastoral care and the school’s calm and purposeful environment which enables all our students, to be articulate, respectful, independent, caring and socially accomplished young people who flourish. As a MAT we aim to ‘Achieve more together’, and are already seeing the benefits of this strong collaboration.
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher, inspiring leader and team player with the ability to think strategically, analytically and creatively to ensure their vision, and that of the schools are accomplished successfully. They will have a passion to lead the pastoral team, safeguarding, attendance, behaviour and attitudes to learning. The successful candidate will not be the DSL, but will line manage the DSL and a team of staff fulfilling this role.
We offer excellent CPD within a supportive culture. We invest in the professional development of our staff so they meet their career potential, to take up opportunities in our school and in others. The school is committed to improving staff well-being. Benefits include the Westfield Health Cash Plan which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers from over 1,000 leading retailers, restaurants, days-out, and discounted gym memberships. We also offer a cycle to work scheme.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and the post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Should you wish to discuss this opportunity ahead of making an application, please contact Mrs Nicola Raggett, Headteacher, via her PA Mrs Denise Wilson on 0121 675 1305 or [email protected] We welcome visits to the school but only up until the deadline date for applications.
Applications can be made by submitting your completed form which will include your supporting statement (this should not exceed 1200 words); it is not necessary to submit a covering letter. The form can be submitted through the TES portal or by emailing the Headteacher’s PA, Denise Wilson [email protected]. We do not accept CV applications, only those submitted on the KNGS application form will be considered.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 27th January 2025 at 8.00 am
Interview date: Thursday 30th January 2025
Deputy Headteacher (Students) Recruitment Pack: