Headteacher (Primary)

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

Job summary

Education Experts is seeking a Headteacher (Primary) for Nechells, Birmingham. The role offers a daily contract rate of £450–£550 and starts September 2026. This position requires a UK QTS with a leadership qualification and substantial UK primary school experience.

Applicants must meet safer recruitment requirements, including right to work documentation and Enhanced DBS, plus exceptional references. Closing date: 26.09.26. Shortlisted candidates will have a dedicated consultant interview.

Qualifications

• UK-based QTS and leadership qualifications are required.
• Substantial experience in a UK primary school setting.
• Right to work proof, Enhanced DBS, and excellent references are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interim leadership cover for primary schools in the West Midlands.
• Support schools through transition and governance during the interim period.

Education

QTS qualification

Leadership qualification

UK primary experience

Job description

Headteacher (Primary)

Nechells, Birmingham - 550.00 Daily GBP Contract

Proposed start date: September 2026

Salary: £450 to £550 per day

Application closing date: 26.09.26

Requirements

• 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.

About the role

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.

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