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. 

The role of Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum) has become available due to the retirement of the current postholder therefore, the post is available from September 2026 on a full-time, permanent basis.  You will be joining KNGS at an exciting point in its journey.  KNGS became a founding member of the West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) in January 2025.  The formation of WMAT has been a very positive move for the continued development of the school. 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 Trust 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 curriculum, self-review (quality assurance) and continued professional development, alongside other foci that meet the strengths of the successful candidate and the needs of the school.

 We offer excellent CPD within a supportive culture.  We invest in the professional development of our staff so they meet their career potential. The school is committed to improving staff well-being. We offer: -

• A dedicated, talented staff who are committed to the ongoing development of the school.
• Students who love their school and want to succeed academically and professionally.
• A commitment to your own professional development and work life balance, whilst having the highest expectations of you as a leader.
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a cycle to work scheme.

 We hope that what you have read motivates you to find out more about our school and ultimately, apply for this role.  Opportunities for conversations with Nicola Raggett, Headteacher and WMAT CEO are available through 4 open sessions; details on how to arrange these are included in the applicant pack. Applications must be made online and on the Trust’s application form; we do not accept CV applications. Your application’s supporting statement should, of course, address key aspects of the person specification and should be no longer than 1200 words.  An additional covering letter is not required.

Completed applications should be submitted by 8am on Tuesday 24^th March 2026 at 8.00 am. The selection day will take place on Wednesday 15^th April; shortlisted candidates will be informed before the end of term. Contact details for the post are included in the applicant pack.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Practices: We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Online searches will be conducted as part of the pre-employment checks. 

This role is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks, they will also be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks at enhanced level, along with other relevant employment checks. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act, and therefore the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English will be required.