Assistant Headteacher

Role Overview

Permanent Full Time Post Assistant Head Teacher (must have leadership experience and Qualified Teacher of the Deaf) L8- L12 (£61,534 - £67,897) will change inline with teachers pay and conditions.

Full Time Post Required for September 2026 (Leadership Duties & Classroom responsibilities).

Head Teacher - Miss Jessica Rosser Longwill Primary School for Deaf Children, Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham B31 1LD.

Telephone: Email: .

Our highly successful, innovative and welcoming specialist school caters for children between the ages of 2 - 11 years old who are Deaf and require a sign bilingual education. We are currently funded for 65 places. The school has a national reputation as a centre of excellence in Deaf Education.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

The successful candidate will work alongside our current Assistant Head Teacher in supporting the Headteacher in both the strategic and day-to-day running of the school.

• Assist in the leadership of the school, supporting strategic planning and daily operations.
• Teach and support a sign bilingual curriculum.
• Support and deputise for the Headteacher as required.
• Maintain high expectations for pupils and staff.

We Are Looking For a Practitioner Who Is:

• A qualified teacher and a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf.
• An outstanding classroom practitioner.
• An experienced leader.
• Holds high expectations for pupils and staff.
• Committed to upholding the school's ethos and values.
• Thinks creatively.
• Shows evidence of relevant professional development.
• Is a DSL or willing to train.
• Is enthusiastic, motivated and a lifelong learner.
• Has a good understanding of Deaf culture and Deaf identity.
• Aware of and able to work with a range of pupils with additional needs.
• Demonstrates integrity, resilience, and a commitment to the school's values.
• Models outstanding professional conduct at all times.
• Is inspirational, motivational and able to support staff and pupils to achieve their best.
• An effective communicator.
• Qualified in British Sign Language at Level 2 or above (essential).

What We Offer

• An innovative and exciting specialist school environment, committed to providing the best opportunities for Deaf children and staff.
• Delightful and hardworking Deaf sign bilingual children.
• A supportive environment with dedicated and highly skilled staff.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills within Deaf education.
• Work in collaboration with specialist professionals.
• Excellent CPD opportunities; a commitment to CPD is essential.
• Informal visits are strongly encouraged.

Please contact the school office to arrange on . Further information and an application pack is available on the school website . Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing Date for Applications

27/04/2026 at 9.00 am

Safeguarding & Pre-Employment Checks

Longwill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work in the UK. An online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.