Leader

The Elms; Garretts Green; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Elms Farm Primary School in Birmingham is seeking a Wider Curriculum & Personal Development Lead to join our team as a full-time permanent post starting 01.01.2027. The role sits on the Senior Management Team and focuses on raising attainment across the wider curriculum and personal development.

We value warm, creative and ambitious teaching and invite an exceptional practitioner who can lead subject areas, support school improvement, and work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance pupils'

Qualifications

• Has high expectations for all learners and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Is passionate about teaching with a genuine desire to inspire and motivate children.
• Is hardworking, reflective and motivated, consistently modelling and promoting our school values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the wider curriculum and personal development across the school.
• Join the Senior Management Team and drive school improvement.
• Lead and support subject development while ensuring high attainment for all pupils.

Job description

New

New

Job Reference #
EDV/2026/EFCPS/64853

Location
Dorncliffe Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0PJ

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Term
Full-Time

Salary
£34,068.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE)
TLR2e £4,785

Closing Date
Midnight, Thu 1st Oct, 2026

Start Date
01.01.2027

Positions Available
1

Interview Date(s)
06.10.2026

About this Role

Wider Curriculum & Personal Development Lead - Full Time

Start Date: 01.01.2027

Contract Type: Permanent

Join Our Wonderful Team

The children and staff at Elms Farm Primary School are excited to welcome a talented, nurturing and enthusiastic Leader to join our close-knit school community.

Due to retirement we have an exciting new opportunity at Elms Farm. We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning, has high expectations for every child and is committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive classroom where children can flourish. The successful candidate will join the Senior Management Team and will ensure there is a raise in attainment in the wider curriculum and personal development across the school and an active lead of the wider curriculum subjects to ensure support School Improvement.

At Elms Farm Primary School, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, confident and excited about learning. We are looking for a teacher who shares this belief and who will bring warmth, creativity and ambition to our team.

Ofsted 2026

'Pupils are happy and safe in this welcoming and inclusive school. They understand the school values of ambition, community, equality, aiming high, fairness and helping others. High expectations of pupils are evident.'

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations for all learners and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Is passionate about teaching, with a genuine desire to inspire and motivate children.
• Is hardworking, reflective and motivated, consistently modelling and promoting our school values.
• Takes a whole-child approach, recognising the importance of children's social, emotional and academic development.
• Is committed to raising standards and continually reflecting on and developing their own practice.
• Is a collaborative team player who enjoys working positively and proactively with colleagues.
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the classroom and is keen to contribute to the continued development of our curriculum.
• Is confident in leading a subject area and contributing to wider school improvement.
• Is committed to creating a classroom environment where every child feels safe, supported, challenged and successful.

What we offer:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy coming to school and are excited to learn.
• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community with a strong values-based ethos.
• A friendly, committed and highly collaborative staff team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, learning and career progression.
• A supportive leadership team and Governing Body who share our vision and are committed to staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and learning of our children as part of our special school community.

Come and see us!

Visits to Elms Farm Primary School are highly recommended and we would love the opportunity to welcome prospective applicants to our school.

We believe that the best way to understand what makes Elms Farm Primary School such a special place to work is to come and experience it for yourself. A visit will give you the opportunity to meet our team, see our children learning and playing, explore our school environment and get a real feel for our warm and welcoming community.

Safeguarding Statement

Elms Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs will not be accepted. Elms Farm Primary School is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.