Deputy Headteacher with SENDCo responsibility

Overview Marsh Hill Nursery School is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher & SENDCo (L4 – L8) for a permanent role with a salary range of £56,022 – £61,836. The position will start January 2027 or sooner. Responsibilities Governors are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher with strong early years’ pedagogy to join us at Marsh Hill Nursery School.

The role offers an opportunity to work with a leadership team committed to delivering the best outcomes for all children in a busy environment that is exciting, challenging and highly rewarding. You will be an outstanding teacher who has experience in a senior leadership role in an Early Years setting and with children with special educational needs. You will engage and inspire pupils, make a real difference to their learning and lead change in a positive way.

Qualifications & Skills Considerable skill as an outstanding teacher with experience of working in a senior leadership role in an Early Years setting and with children with special educational needs. Commitment to engaging and inspiring pupils. Ability to make a real difference to their learning.

Flexibility, commitment and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to initiate and lead change in a positive way. Benefits Children that are excited and motivated to learn A staff team that is highly motivated and enthusiastic about their work A modern, bright purpose‑built school with extensive outdoor classroom The opportunity to further guide the direction of an ambitious and forward‑looking school A commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Connectivity with the other 25 Local Authority Nursery Schools within the City of Birmingham About the School You can find out all about our school on our website Marsh Hill Nursery School - Home.

Marsh Hill Nursery School is federated with Perry Beeches Nursery School in Great Barr. Application Process Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Informal enquiries may be directed to David Aldworth – Acting Executive Headteacher on 01214643090 or [email protected].

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026 at midday. Interview date: w/b 29th June 2026. Completed applications: via the MyNewTerm website only.

Safeguarding This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks, including Enhanced DBS, Prohibition check, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. References All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Shortlisted Candidates An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates. Terms and Conditions BCC is a Living Wage employer. 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.

This 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 – see our Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders Policy. Further Information Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. #J-18808-Ljbffr