Headteacher – Longwill School for Deaf Children, Birmingham

HEAD TEACHER of Longwill SCHOOL for Deaf Children, Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham B31 1LD.
Tel: 0121 475 3023
Email:[email protected]

Chair of Governors: Mrs. Caroline Lane
Head Teacher: Mrs. Alison Carter

SPECIAL SCHOOL GROUP 3 SPINE POINT L18 – L24
LEADERSHIP GROUP PAY RANGE: £71,729 – £83,081 (2023-24)
(starting salary dependant on experience)

Due to the retirement of our long serving head teacher in July 2025 the governing body of Longwill School for the Deaf are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated head teacher.
Longwill is a highly successful innovative primary school for deaf children who require a sign bilingual education. Our pupils are aged between 2-11 and we currently have 54 pupils on role. We are an outstanding school, (Ofsted Nov 2022). Longwill is a regional provision taking children from 10 local authorities.
We are looking for someone inspirational who can lead this exceptional school and its committed staff team.
The governors, staff, parents and, most importantly, the children all feel extremely proud of our school – as you will see when you step through our doors.
The successful candidate will be expected to take up the appointment at the beginning of the Autumn Term 2025.

Further information and an application pack is available on the school website www.longwill.bham.sch.uk

Please note that we are unable to accept CV’
Informal contact and visits to the school are most encouraged.

Completed application form should be returned to:
Performance, Engagement & Commissioning Services
PO Box 16461
Birmingham B2 2DB
no later than Monday 16th December 12 noon.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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); medical fitness; identity and Right to Work in the UK.
An online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.