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Olive Hill Primary Academy in Dudley is seeking a Head Teacher to lead a vibrant two-form entry school with a nursery provider and extensive outdoor spaces. You will join a strong team within the Stour Vale Multi Academy Trust and drive excellence, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026, 4pm; Shortlisting: Tuesday 29th September 2026; Interviews: TBC. Visits to the school are encouraged; contact Debbie Williams, School Business Manager 01384 958439 or
Do you believe in creating a culture of excellence in which all children are put at the heart of every decision made?
Do you demonstrate a commitment to excellence and continuous growth in all that you do?
Do you have the integrity, compassion, and creativity to work with a fantastic team of professionals?
Are you committed to doing the best for each and every child - enabling them to be happy children, confident individuals, responsible citizens and successful learners?
If you answered yes to the above questions, then the Head teacher and Governors of Olive Hill Primary Academy welcome your application for this position.
Olive Hill is a two-form entry primary school, taking 60 children in each year group. We also have our own nursery provision and can accommodate two-year-olds through a private provider, Acorns. Our lovely school has expanded over-time and offers lots of facilities for our children to learn in a vibrant environment. We have extensive outside space, including a trim trail, a forest school area, two large fields and a range of hard surfaces.
We are a founding member of the Stour Vale Multi Academy Trust and we are proud to learn in partnership with our other schools (Holywell Primary, Huntingtree, Lavender Farm Nursery, Moat Farm Infants, Moat Farm Junior School, Newtown Primary, Northfield Road Primary, Oldbury Academy, Queen Victoria Primary, Redhill School, Ridgewood High School, Earls High School, The Wordsley School) and beyond.
Closing date: Monday 28th September 2026, 4pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 29th September 2026
Interviews: TBC
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact Debbie Williams, School Business Manager 01384 958439 to arrange a visit or by email dwilliams@olive.dudley.sch.uk.