Head teacher

WMJobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodgate Primary School in Birmingham is inviting applications for a dynamic Head Teacher to lead our welcoming and high-achieving school. You will drive strategic improvement, uphold safeguarding standards, and inspire staff, pupils and families through a shared, positive ethos.

The successful candidate will have proven leadership at senior level in a primary setting (EYFS included) and a commitment to inclusive, nurturing education. This role is full-time and permanent from 12th April 2027.

Qualifications

• Is an experienced head teacher or an experienced deputy head who has worked across the primary phase, including EYFS.
• Is able to articulate a strong, clear vision for high-quality primary education which maximises the potential of the school.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need to develop and sustain a safe, secure, healthy and fair school environment.
• Puts safeguarding at the heart of everything they do and has Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) experience.
• Has demonstrated excellent classroom practice and who can model the principles of effective teaching and learning to a high standard.
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice.
• Has effective organisation and interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Is approachable and has integrity and embeds an ethos of trust, openness and positivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school with a clear, ambitious vision for high-quality primary education.
• Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive practice are at the core of all decisions.
• Engage with governors, staff, students and the wider community to drive school improvements.
• Model excellent teaching practice and support professional development across the staff body.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Inclusive practice

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Education

Head teacher or deputy head experience (primary)

Primary education including EYFS

Job description

Woodgate Primary School

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who is approachable, kind, caring and driven to join our happy, nurturing and successful school team at Woodgate Primary School. We are proud of our welcoming ‘Woodgate Family’ community and are now looking for a head teacher to lead the school on the next stage of our journey. This is following the retirement of our current head teacher in April, 2027.

In our most recent OFSTED inspection in October 2024 we successfully maintained ‘Good in all areas’. Our mantra, is that we continually strive to give the children the best education we can with the resources we have. In 2027 we are looking for our next head teacher to help our lovely school to continue to thrive and flourish. That person could be YOU!

The post is a full-time permanent position from 12th April 2027.

• Thursday, 12th November at 10:00am
• Wednesday 18th November at 2:00pm Monday
• 23rd November at 10:00am

Candidate Requirements

• Is an experienced head teacher or an experienced deputy head who has worked across the primary phase, including EYFS.
• Is able to articulate a strong, clear vision for high-quality primary education which maximises the potential of the school.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need to develop and sustain a safe, secure, healthy and fair school environment.
• Puts safeguarding at the heart of everything they do and has Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) experience.
• Has demonstrated excellent classroom practice and who can model the principles of effective teaching and learning to a high standard.
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice.
• Has effective organisation and interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Is approachable and has integrity and embeds an ethos of trust, openness and positivity.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• An experienced, supportive and collaborative senior leadership team, including governors, who care about all staff, their development and wellbeing.
• A kind and caring, welcoming and friendly school with a really positive ethos.
• Lovely children who enjoy coming to school.
• A supportive parent body.
• A key focus on staff well-being.
• Continued professional and career development.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Woodgate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Key Dates

Closing date: Friday 27th November 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Interviews: Monday 14th December, 2026 to Wednesday 16th December, 2026

Notes for Applicants

Only fully and correctly completed official applications forms will be considered. Visas cannot be sponsored Any offer of employment will be made once all required pre-employment checks are completed

School Details

Woodgate Primary School

Lutley Grove

Bartley Green

Birmingham

West Midlands

B32 3PN

Telephone: [phone]

Further information about our lovely school can be found by accessing our website.