Start date: 1 September 2025
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Worlds End Lane
Birmingham
B32 2SA
Telephone number: 0121 422 0453
Contact email: appointments@worldsendinfant.bham.sch.uk
Contract type: Permanent
We are excited to be entering a new chapter at World's End Infant & Nursery School. With the recent new appointment of headteacher, we are now looking for an exceptional deputy headteacher to join us on this journey.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our school, working alongside a new leadership team to build on strong foundations and drive continued improvement. Our infant school is a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are at the heart of all we do. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled leader who will share our vision for high-quality education.
We are looking for someone who:
- has a strong track record of being an exemplary classroom practitioner, with a deep understanding of EYFS and KS1
- leads with empathy, positivity and a collaborative spirit
- has experience in leading and implementing impactful school improvement
- can inspire, support, and challenge staff effectively
- is excited by the opportunity to shape change and contribute to a shared strategic vision
- is committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child
In return, we offer:
- enthusiastic, kind and curious children who love to learn
- a committed and welcoming staff team
- a supportive Governing Body and thriving parent community
- the chance to make a meaningful impact during a pivotal time in the school’s journey
- professional growth and leadership development in a values-driven environment
Visits are warmly invited and can be arranged by contacting Alison Salmon - senior office manager on 0121 422 0453.
How to apply
Please email appoinments@worldsendinfant.bham.sch.uk to request an application pack.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
