Netherbrook Primary School, part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT), is seeking to appoint a permanent Assistant Headteacher with whole school responsibility for mathematics, assessment and Pupil Premium to join our amazing team from September 2025.
Netherbrook is a warm, friendly and vibrant school where everyone is valued. Wellbeing for our staff is a vital part of creating this environment and something we are proud of. If you are an experienced teacher, looking for a new and exciting challenge and eager to work in a team that is motivated, effective and friendly then this might be the role for you.
Netherbrook has been judged by Ofsted as 'Good' or better for the last 25 years and our most recent inspection was June 2023.
Joining Netherbrook means being part of TEFAT which means that you would be part of a thriving, values led organisation where there are excellent opportunities to progress within the trust and to create links and network with the other 16 West Midlands TEFAT schools and to join the growing community of 36 TEFAT schools nationally.
At Netherbrook, our pupils are unique, vibrant and valued individuals who all make a valid and important contribution to school life. They are encouraged to be polite, happy and responsible individuals, who respect others and always try their best. Pupils are motivated and active learners, who aspire to achieve their full potential in all that they do. They are creative and imaginative and persevere to overcome any difficulties that they may face.
Our staff aspire to be inspirational role models for our pupils. They are approachable and supportive, and have a strong desire to ensure all our pupils leave Netherbrook equipped to be lifelong learners. Staff are encouraged to be creative and adventurous in their lessons and are supported in channelling their efforts for the greater good of our pupils. Staff are open and professional in all that they do and work hard to deliver the best possible education for our pupils.
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate about teaching and learning with a firm belief that all children can achieve
- Be an outstanding practitioner committed to raising attainment and school improvement
- Be able to inspire and motivate all stakeholders
- Be someone who is able to lead, and work as an integral part of our friendly, ambitious staff team
- Be someone with a proven track record of making an impact within their current setting
- Be focussed and determined to make a difference
We can offer:
- Delightful, well behaved and engaged pupils
- A welcoming, supportive and friendly staff team
- A strong commitment to CPD
- A positive recent inspection outcome
- A non-class based role across the school
- Excellent opportunities to progress within the ‘The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust’.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday 30th April @ 11am
Thursday 1st May @ 11am
Please telephone Mrs Marcia Leigh (School Business Manager) on 01384 818415 to book a place on a tour.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th May at 12 noon
Shortlisted candidates are required to be observed teaching and to attend an interview in school.
Observations will take place between Monday 19th and Wednesday 21st May 2025
Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025
Please send completed applications to: info@netherbrook.dudley.sch.uk and mark them for the attention of Marcia Leigh.
Netherbrook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Healthcare check and an enhanced DBS check.
