Visionary Head of Primary School & Wellbeing Champion

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodgate Primary School in Birmingham is inviting applications for a dynamic Head Teacher to lead our welcoming and high-achieving school. You will drive strategic improvement, uphold safeguarding standards, and inspire staff, pupils and families through a shared, positive ethos.

The successful candidate will have proven leadership at senior level in a primary setting (EYFS included) and a commitment to inclusive, nurturing education. This role is full-time and permanent from 12th April 2027.

Qualifications

• Is an experienced head teacher or an experienced deputy head who has worked across the primary phase, including EYFS.
• Is able to articulate a strong, clear vision for high-quality primary education which maximises the potential of the school.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the need to develop and sustain a safe, secure, healthy and fair school environment.
• Puts safeguarding at the heart of everything they do and has Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) experience.
• Has demonstrated excellent classroom practice and who can model the principles of effective teaching and learning to a high standard.
• Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice.
• Has effective organisation and interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Is approachable and has integrity and embeds an ethos of trust, openness and positivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school with a clear, ambitious vision for high-quality primary education.
• Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusive practice are at the core of all decisions.
• Engage with governors, staff, students and the wider community to drive school improvements.
• Model excellent teaching practice and support professional development across the staff body.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Inclusive practice

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Education

Head teacher or deputy head experience (primary)

Primary education including EYFS

Job description

Woodgate Primary School in Birmingham is inviting applications for a dynamic Head Teacher to lead our welcoming and high-achieving school. You will drive strategic improvement, uphold safeguarding standards, and inspire staff, pupils and families through a shared, positive ethos.

The successful candidate will have proven leadership at senior level in a primary setting (EYFS included) and a commitment to inclusive, nurturing education. This role is full-time and permanent from 12th April 2027.