Dorrington Academy is an Outstanding, three-form entry Single Academy Trust in Birmingham that continues to be a school of choice for the local area of Perry Barr. We are a diverse and inclusive Primary school where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. Our school motto is “Together we are stronger”, and we live that out each day.

Dorrington Academy is looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to drive improvement and ensure outstanding outcomes for all pupils. You will play a key role in supporting and embedding the Academy’s ethos, ensuring it is reflected consistently across all aspects of school life.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience at senior leadership level and a proven track record of raising educational standards.

You will be expected to:

• Formulate the aims and objectives of the Academy
• Establish policies for achieving these aims and objectives
• Manage staff and resources to that end
• Monitor progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
• Undertake the professional duties of a teacher other than a Headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document, including those duties particularly assigned by the Headteacher
• Undertake, to the extent required by the headteacher or the governing body, the professional duties of the Headteacher in the event of the Headteacher's absence from the school, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD)

The post will involve providing professional operational leadership and day-to-day management of the Academy, working in close partnership with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the Academy’s vision, values and strategic direction are clearly articulated and effectively delivered.

In return, we can offer you:

• Wonderful, enthusiastic children who are polite, hardworking, and generous.
• Caring, dedicated, and hardworking staff and a supportive and committed Trust Board and Governing Body.
• A welcoming local community.
• Access to Employment Assistance Programme.
• Access to training opportunities and professional development.

For further information about the post, or to arrange a visit to the school - which is strongly recommended - please contact the School Office.

Visits are available on the following dates:

• Monday 9th February - 4:40pm
• Tuesday10th February - 9:30am
• Tuesday 24th February - 4:30pm
• Wednesday 25th February - 9:30am

If you are unable to attend on any of these dates, please contact the School Office to discuss alternative arrangements.

• Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026, 12pm
• Interviews: 9th and 10th March 2026
• Start date: Required from September 2026

Dorrington Academy is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

Dorrington Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. References will be obtained and an online search completed prior to interview. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and the applicant will need to meet the requirements of the person/job description.