Headteacher (Secondary)

Education Experts; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Education Experts is seeking experienced Headteachers to lead secondary schools in the Birmingham, West Midlands area. Candidates should be UK-based, with QTS and a clear track record in senior leadership, available from September 2026.

The role requires safeguarding compliance, strong references, and the ability to oversee school improvement initiatives. Shortlisted applicants will discuss their experience with a dedicated consultant during an interview.

Qualifications

• UK-based teaching (QTS) qualification required.
• Leadership qualification required.
• Substantial experience in UK-based secondary education leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead secondary education in a school setting.
• Oversee curriculum and safeguarding compliance.
• Participate in one-to-one interview with dedicated consultant.

Skills

QTS

Leadership qualification

UK secondary school experience

Education

QTS (UK)

Leadership qualification

Job description

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

If you are an experienced secondary 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.

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 secondary 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: £500 to £600 per day

Date posted: 04.08.26

Application closing date: 01.09.26