Headteacher

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic primary school in Birmingham is looking for a dedicated Headteacher to start in April 2026. The ideal candidate will support children’s growth within a nurturing environment and uphold the school's Catholic ethos. Responsibilities include driving standards of teaching and managing staff development. The role requires proven leadership skills, commitment to pastoral care, and a vision for school improvement. Join an enthusiastic team committed to preparing children for the future in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Supportive Governors and Staff

Professional development opportunities

Strong community ties

Qualifications

• Proven track record in school improvement and effective leadership.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of behaviour and wellbeing.
• Ability to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Drive forward the school's distinctive Catholic ethos.
• Support staff to advance teaching and learning quality.
• Ensure effective safeguarding culture across the school.

Skills

Leadership and management

Communication skills

Commitment to pastoral care

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Practising Catholic

Job description

Headteacher

“Love everyone as I have loved you.”

Salary: L15-19

Required for April 2026

Are children at the heart of your work? Would you relish the opportunity to work with the Governors and the Leadership Team to shape the future of Catholic education at a one form Catholic primary School in the Archdiocese of Birmingham?

This is an excellent opportunity for a flexible, creative and committed individual to join our happy, vibrant and skilful team.

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is a one form entry primary school, with a Nursery, in the parliamentary ward of Hodge Hill, in Stechford. In our last Catholic Schools Inspection report it said “relationships are strong throughout the school and are securely rooted in Christ.”

Hodge Hill is now the most deprived area in the city of Birmingham and St Cuthbert’s School motto “Love one another as I have loved you.” is a living, breathing ethos at work within the school. If you believe in servant leadership, taking Christ at the centre of all you do, then you will find no finer example of living service than at St Cuthbert’s.

There are currently 238 children in the school from 3-11 years old and each child is unique and special in our eyes. We serve a diverse community and have excellent relationships with the children, families and parish. St Cuthbert’s is a happy school, one that believes in the joy of learning and play and one that sees the school as a family, working and living side by side.

St Cuthbert’s is extremely proud of its pastoral care and SEN provision, we strive to ensure each and every child reaches their potential, with high standards, dedication to learning and excellent behaviour. Staff are dedicated and hardworking and enjoy being part of a happy and thriving team.

The Governors, in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, are looking to appoint a hardworking, inspirational and experienced Leader, to join this friendly, forward thinking School from April 2026.

We are looking for a Head Teacher who:

• Is a practising Catholic with a passion for pastoral care and has vision and commitment in driving forward the School’s distinctive Catholic ethos. Will ensure that the children at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School have the best opportunity to realise their full potential through a broad and balanced challenging curriculum in a caring and supportive environment. Has a proven track record of successful leadership, management and school improvement. Will maintain our high standards of behaviour and wellbeing. Supports and challenges staff to continue to advance the high quality teaching and learning of the school. Is a strategic thinker, with a vision to introduce new ideas with the ability to identify and sustain long‑term improvement. Has excellent communication, organisational and inter‑personal skills. Has a commitment to maintaining and developing positive relationships with our Governors, staff, Parents/Carers, Pupils, the Parish and the wider community. Be resolute in providing the conditions for an effective safeguarding culture across the school.

We can offer you:

• Dedicated, friendly and supportive Governors and Staff who are keen to build high standards and who are committed to professional development. Happy, motivated and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn. A warm and welcoming, professional team of Teachers and Support Staff, who are fully committed to supporting our pupils and their families A strong partnership with other Catholic schools as part of the Sursum Corda group of schools. High standards of Catholic Life, Collective Worship and an ambitious curriculum.

You will need to be a practising Catholic who can demonstrate a commitment to Catholic Education.

We would love to invite you to visit our school to meet our happy pupils and dedicated staff. Have a look on our website to see what St. Cuthbert’s has to offer you. www.stcuthbertsrc.org

Visits can be arranged by contacting Mrs Corrina Hargreaves by telephone at 0121 675 2205 or by emailing [e-mail]

An application pack including a CES application form can be found on the school website.

Please ensure that all applications are completed on the CES application form.

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Monday 12th January 2026

Interviews will take place: Monday 19th January 2026

St Cuthbert’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicant(s) will need to provide evidence of their Identity and Right to Work in the UK. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short‑listed candidates