Head Teacher - Fulfen Primary School

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

Job summary

A local primary school in Burntwood is looking for an inspiring and confident Headteacher to lead its vision and values. The successful candidate will have recent leadership experience and a proven track record of improving standards. Responsibilities include collaborating with leaders to enhance pupil outcomes and fostering a supportive learning environment. The school offers strong governing support, dedicated staff, and a commitment to innovation. The position is full-time and permanent, starting September 2026.

Benefits

Wellbeing support package

Supportive community

High ambitions for children

Qualifications

• Recent successful leadership experience.
• Proven track record of raising and maintaining standards.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into action plans.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior and middle leaders for continuous improvement.
• Place pupils at the center of decision making.
• Foster a collaborative learning culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Performance management

Motivational skills

Job description

Headteacher – Fulfen Primary School

Post: Headteacher

Responsible to: School Governing Board

Salary: Group 3 school - from L16 (from £75,049 per annum)

Contract type: Full time permanent position

Location: Fulfen Primary School, Burntwood, WS7 9BJ

We are looking for a motivational and confident leader who will help Fulfen Primary School continue to thrive. The successful candidate will embody our core values of a love of learning, encouragement, adaptability and determination, helping to shape the next phase of our school’s journey.

As a role model who shares our values, you will work closely with senior and middle leaders to continually improve outcomes taking account of the diversity and experience of the school and its wider community. You will be an exceptional practitioner, placing pupils at the centre of decision making, fostering a collaborative learning culture and supporting the bespoke development of every member of our school.

You will have:

• recent successful leadership experience;
• a proven track record of raising and maintaining standards;
• evidence of translating strategic objectives into action plans;
• the ability to motivate staff, using effective performance management to achieve continuous improvement.

We offer:

• support from a committed and proactive governing board;
• a dedicated and experienced team with high ambitions for children;
• happy pupils who demonstrate excellent standards of behaviour and a positive approach to learning;
• a supportive parental and wider community;
• Fulfen wellbeing support package from Education Support, supporting teachers and education staff and SCC Wellbeing services: Well Me.

We are a forward thinking and nurturing school looking to appoint an outstanding professional who can inspire our community and drive our vision forward.

We work with creativity and innovation, using technology to enhance learning and drive exceptional outcomes. Like our learners, you will be reflective and embrace new opportunities, sharing our ambition to develop successful lifelong learners who contribute positively to society.

Fulfen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The school follows safer recruitment practices, and the successful applicants will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates.

Visits:

• Thursday 8th January 2026, 2pm
• Thursday 8th January 2026, 4pm
• Tuesday 13th January 2026, 9:30am

Closing Date: Friday 16th January, 4pm

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email on or before: Wednesday 21st January

Selection Activities and Interviews: Wednesday 28th January & Thursday 29th January

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

To apply, please complete the Staffordshire County Council Application form.

Submit this with your letter of application and the recruitment monitoring form and email it to [e-mail]