Assistant Headteacher (To Lead English, Phonics and Oracy) - Uplands Manor Primary School

Hours: Full Time
Salary: Assistant Headteacher Leadership Pay Scale L4 – L8
Contract: Permanent
Location: Uplands Manor Primary School, Addenbrooke Road, Smethwick, B67 6HT
Required: September 2026

Uplands Manor Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to lead English, Phonics and Oracy across our school. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in driving teaching excellence and securing strong outcomes for all pupils.

The role includes a class teaching commitment of 2 days per week, DSL and phase lead.

About our school:
Uplands Manor Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. We are committed to delivering a broad, ambitious and well‑sequenced curriculum that enables all pupils to succeed. Our focus is on high‑quality teaching, strong outcomes in reading and language development, and ensuring that all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with SEND, achieve well. We place a strong emphasis on pupil wellbeing, personal development and positive behaviour, underpinned by a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

We take pride in our high staff retention rates, which reflect our dedication to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment.

Role Overview

• Lead English, phonics and oracy across the school
• Lead a key stage which will be KS1 initially
• Drive standards and pupil outcomes
• Monitor teaching, learning and progress
• Contribute to whole‑school leadership and improvement
• Drive improvement in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes
• Support and develop colleagues through strong leadership
• Contribute fully to the strategic direction of the school
• The role includes a teaching commitment of 2 days per week, allowing you to model excellent classroom practice
• Be a Designated Safeguarding Lead

Qualifications

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations
• Have proven leadership experience and impact
• Have strong subject knowledge in English and early reading
• Be committed to inclusion, safeguarding and raising achievement for all pupils

Benefits

• A very warm and welcoming community. Be part of a school that values community engagement and strives to make a positive impact on the lives of its pupils and families.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement and professional development
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• A happy and inclusive school

Uplands Manor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references are therefore required for this role. Pre‑employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE.

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