Headteacher (Secondary)

Education Experts; Nechells; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Experts is currently seeking an experienced Headteacher (Secondary) for interim leadership roles in or around Birmingham. The position is based in Nechells with a daily rate of £500–£600 and a start date from September 2026.

Suitable candidates will hold a UK QTS, a leadership qualification, and extensive experience in UK secondary schools. Selected candidates will engage with our West Midlands network and undergo safeguarding checks, DBS, and right-to-work verification as part of our

Qualifications

• UK-based QTS qualification is required.
• Leadership qualification is required.
• Substantial experience in UK secondary schools.
• DBS (Enhanced) and right-to-work documentation required.
• Excellent references are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a UK secondary school as Headteacher.
• Coordinate with a dedicated consultant to discuss experience and requirements.
• Engage with West Midlands trusts for interim leadership opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

UK teaching

Education

QTS

Leadership qualification

Job description

Headteacher (Secondary)

Nechells, Birmingham - 600.00 Daily GBP Contract

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.

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 Secondary 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 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

Application closing date: 25.09.26

Reference: JS3164280156

Location: Nechells, Birmingham, UK

Industry: Education

Rate: 600.00 Daily GBP