DEPUTY HEADTEACHER 

Leadership 12 - 16

The Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) is seeking an inspiring and committed Deputy Head Teacher to join our leadership team and play a key role in driving excellence across at Heathfield Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about high-quality education, safeguarding, and community engagement.

Our family of schools consist of Prince Albert Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Highfield J&I School, Birchfield Primary School, Lakey Lane, Sutton Park Primary and Prince Albert High School. We are a developing MAT, growing steadily with the opportunity for further internal promotion.

About the Role
As Deputy Head Teacher, you will provide strategic leadership that ensures high standards of teaching, learning, and personal development for all pupils. You will help shape an innovative curriculum, embed effective assessment and data systems, and promote a culture where every child thrives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on curriculum development and contribute to strategic planning.
• Champion safeguarding, maintaining a strong culture of vigilance and compliance.
• Drive high standards through effective monitoring, target-setting, and behaviour systems.
• Support, develop, and inspire staff, fostering a collaborative and ambitious working environment.
• Strengthen relationships with parents, stakeholders, and the wider community.
• Work collaboratively across all schools within the MAT to ensure consistency, shared practice, and exceptional outcomes.

About You
You will be an experienced school leader with:

• A strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils.
• Expertise in safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.
• The ability to build strong, supportive relationships with staff, pupils, and families.

If you are a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about making a difference and contributing to a vibrant, inclusive, and high-achieving school community, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Health Cash Plan 
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Free confidential advice, information and counselling service
• Well-being days
• Employee referral scheme
• Generous local government pension scheme

The PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo satisfactory online checks, and successful applicants will be required to complete enhanced DBS checks.

If you believe you possess the qualities to take on this exciting challenge then we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. If you wish to arrange a visit, please contact Heathfield Primary School on 0121 464 6474 where they will make the necessary arrangements.

Further information about the school our outcomes and philosophy can be found on our Trust’s website: www.the-pact.co.uk. To apply for this role, please complete the online application through MyNewTerm.  

 “This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role”

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time without prior notice. We may also interview and appoint before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

 Closing date: 4 May 2026 - midnight 

Shortlisting: 8 May 2026

Recruitment day: 19 May 2026