Headteacher (Primary)

Education Experts; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts is seeking experienced Headteachers to lead primary schools on interim leadership assignments in the Birmingham, West Midlands area. If you are a primary school specialist senior leader available from September 2026, we would like to speak with you.

We are a Lot 1 Agency Supplier on the GCA Framework, offering access to exclusive opportunities with trusted schools and multi academy trusts.

Qualifications

• A relevant UK based teaching (QTS) qualification.
• A leadership qualification.
• Substantial experience working within a UK based primary school education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including the right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.

Skills

UK primary leadership experience

Education

QTS (UK)

Leadership qualification

Tools

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Are you an education expert? We are currently seeking to represent experienced Headteachers with exceptional skills in leading primary education. If you are a primary school specialist senior leader who is available from September 2026, we would be keen to speak with you.

If you are an experienced primary Headteacher who is available from September 2026 for a new senior leadership job opportunity in or around the Birmingham, West Midlands (B7) area we would be keen to speak with you.

We are a Lot 1 Agency Supplier on the GCA Framework and as such, have been approached by multiple Multi Academy Trusts in the West Midlands to begin discussions around interim leadership cover in their primary schools. We have a vested interest in providing support to our West Midlands based schools and education professionals. Choosing us to support your needs will give you access to a range of opportunities exclusively due to the long standing, trusting relationships we have built with like-minded candidates, schools and multi academy trusts.

In addition to the above we hold REC Corporate Membership, and we are fully committed to safeguarding all children within our schools. We are fully committed to a stringent compliance process and in addition to our checks all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. In order to be successfully shortlisted in any of your applications with us we will require the following:

• A relevant UK based teaching (QTS) qualification.
• A leadership qualification.
• Substantial experience working within a UK based primary school education setting.
• All required documents for safer recruitment processing including, but not limited to a valid right to work proof and a valid Enhanced DBS.
• Exceptional references.

Once shortlisted, a one-to-one interview will be scheduled with your dedicated consultant to discuss your experience and personal requirements.

Proposed start date: September 2026

Salary: £450 to £550 per day

Date posted: 28.08.26

Application closing date: 26.09.26