Head Teacher

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

Job summary

A primary school in Birmingham is seeking a Head Teacher to lead and inspire its community in achieving outstanding pupil outcomes. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, champion inclusion, and uphold a strong commitment to safeguarding. This role requires significant educational leadership experience and the ability to evolve the school’s ethos and values. Applications are accepted online only.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leadership within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child welfare practices.
• Ability to implement strategic vision and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and ambitious leadership securing outstanding outcomes.
• Champion inclusion and support for all pupils.
• Lead and inspire staff, collaborating with governors and the community.
• Uphold and evolve the school’s ethos and commitment to safeguarding.

Job description

Overview

Head Teacher opportunity for January 2026 (or earlier) at Harborne Primary School, a four-form entry primary school based on two sites with 836 pupils on roll. The original site dates back to 1902 at Station Road and the second site was built in 2019 at Court Oak Road. The school offers term-time wrap around care and operates from two sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and ambitious leadership that secures outstanding outcomes for all pupils.
• Champion inclusion and ensure every child is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Foster a culture of high expectations, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and inspire a committed team of staff, working in partnership with governors, families, and the wider community.
• Uphold and evolve the school’s ethos, values, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding.

What the school offers

We are a friendly and thriving four-form entry primary school operating from two sites. We also offer term-time wrap-around care. The school is a place where happy pupils succeed, balancing attainment with wider world skills and the development of well-rounded, happy children.

Safeguarding and recruitment

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, following the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Please complete the online application. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.