Head Teacher - Stanville Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Birmingham is seeking a Head Teacher to lead with vision and resilience. The role requires strong leadership capabilities, an innovative approach to education, and a commitment to safeguarding. Candidates must inspire students and staff alike and foster a team-oriented environment. The position offers competitive pay from £73,104 to £83,859 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership in an educational environment.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students and staff.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent education for children.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and professional growth.
• Implement innovative approaches to achieve educational change.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Innovative approaches

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Are you an ambitious Head Teacher, Acting Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher with the vision, skills, determination and resilience to provide an excellent education for our children? The Governors of Stanville Primary School are seeking a Head Teacher with a strong track record of leadership who can inspire and motivate students and staff to achieve excellence in teaching and learning. We require someone who is forward thinking and determined to implement innovative approaches to achieve change. Building a cohesive and supportive team is essential to achieving this objective. Our ideal candidate should foster a culture of teamwork and professional growth and be steadfast in their approach to improvement.

If you believe you embody the qualities, experience, skills and emotional intelligence alongside a resolute attitude in facing adversity to leadership, we encourage you to submit an application.

About Stanville Primary School

Stanville Primary School is a friendly, welcoming one-form entry primary school in Sheldon, Birmingham, serving pupils from Nursery to Year 6. The school prides itself on enthusiastic and committed staff who work collaboratively with parents, governors and the wider community to provide a well-planned and challenging education within a caring environment.

Stanville’s ethos centres on knowing every child and creating a stimulating, inclusive environment where they feel happy, safe and motivated to learn. The curriculum is broad, balanced and creative, ensuring all pupils develop the academic and personal skills they need to become independent, confident and respectful citizens.

The school works in close partnership with parents through an open-door policy and regular engagement activities. Families are welcomed as active participants in the learning journey.

Following a 2024 Ofsted inspection, Stanville Primary School was rated Good, recognising its nurturing ethos, strong leadership and high-quality teaching.

How to apply and contact

Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website: intranet.stanville.bham.sch.uk/home/SitePages/Homepage.aspx

We strongly encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact Mrs Leanne Furniss on 0121 464 2322 or [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Important safeguarding and employment information

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

Recruitment process and timelines

If you are successful in being shortlisted for interview, you will be contacted via email. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

For information about how to apply, please call 0121 296 3000 (option 3).

Grade: HT Group 2 Leadership Pay Range L15 - L21*, £73,104 p.a. to £83,859 p.a.

Location: Stanville Primary School, Stanville Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3YN

School Visits: 3rd November 2025 - 21st November 2025

Closing Date: 21st November 2025 at 10:00am

Shortlisting Date: 24th November 2025

Interviews: 4th & 5th December 2025