Senior/Middle Leader in Birmingham

Flourish Education are recruiting for a Senior/Middle Leader with pastoral or DSL experience to join a welcoming secondary school in Hall Green, Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional with a strong leadership background to take on a long‑term position.

The school provides a supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to support pupils' wellbeing, behaviour, safeguarding and wider development.

The successful Senior/Middle Leader will use their previous leadership experience to provide effective support across the school and contribute to positive outcomes for pupils. The role could suit professionals with experience as a Head of Year, Head of Department, Head of Faculty, Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Pastoral Leader, Behaviour Lead, Safeguarding Lead, DSL, Progress Leader or Curriculum Leader within a secondary school setting.

This Senior/Middle Leader role is due to start after October Half Term and will run through to the end of this academic year, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a full‑time, long‑term position.

Job Role

• Provide effective pastoral and leadership support across the school

• Use previous DSL, safeguarding, pastoral or leadership experience within the role

• Support pupils with their wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and development

• Work collaboratively with senior and middle leaders

• Support positive behaviour, engagement and pupil progress

• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and wider school teams

• Contribute to the wider pastoral and leadership provision

• Support safeguarding and child protection processes where appropriate

• Maintain high professional standards across the school

• Contribute to school improvement and positive outcomes for pupils

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Senior Leader or Middle Leader within a UK secondary school

• Previous experience as a Head of Year, Head of Department, Head of Faculty, Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher is desirable

• Experience in pastoral leadership, behaviour leadership, safeguarding, attendance or pupil progress

• DSL/Designated Safeguarding Lead experience is desirable

• Experience working within a UK secondary school

• Strong understanding of pastoral care, behaviour management and safeguarding

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across the school

• Commitment to improving outcomes for pupils

Our Promise To You!

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments and maintain an excellent work‑life balance.

Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £240.72 to £270.95 per day, dependent on experience

• £46,940 to £52,835 per annum based on working five days per week for a full school year

• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in

• Pension contributions

• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme

• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Location

This Senior/Middle Leader position is based in Hall Green, Birmingham, and is easily commutable from South Birmingham, Acocks Green, Sparkhill, Moseley, Kings Heath, Yardley, Shirley, Solihull and surrounding areas.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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