Head Teacher

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Birmingham is seeking an inspirational Headteacher to lead its dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in special education, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to community engagement. This opportunity involves shaping the vision and providing high-quality education for exceptional pupils, with a focus on continuous improvement and safeguarding children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Headteacher or similar leadership role in education.
• Ability to engage with the community and stakeholders effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school towards achieving excellent educational outcomes.
• Shape the curriculum to meet the complex needs of learners.
• Develop and implement school development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Understanding of special educational needs

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced leader with a strong background in special education, ideally as a Headteacher, to lead our dedicated and passionate team. This is an exciting opportunity to take our over-subscribed, highly valued school into the next phase of its development.

The ideal candidate will be a proven, dynamic, and strategic leader, with the vision, energy, and commitment to drive continuous improvement and ensure the very best outcomes for our exceptional pupils. You will bring a deep understanding of special educational needs and a determination to secure outstanding provision, inclusive practice, and high-quality facilities that meet the complex needs of our learners.

We are proud of our strong community ethos, and our vision is to bring together our curriculum, our people, and our community in a way that transforms lives. The new Headteacher will play a pivotal role in shaping this vision and turning it into a lived reality for every child and family. In negotiation with the successful candidate, the start date for this post will be at the start of the Spring Term.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries and visits to the school are warmly encouraged. These can be arranged by contacting the Chair of the Interim Executive Board, Barry Hunt, at: [e-mail]

Application timeline

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th October 2025. Shortlisting will take place on Friday 17th October 2025. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

How to apply

Interested candidates should complete the BCC application form (separate attachment) and it should be returned via email to: [e-mail]

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect 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. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Additional information

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. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.