Head Teacher - St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary

Head Teacher - St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary

Hours: Full time - Permanent

Salary: L15-L21* = £66,628-£76,430 per annum

Address: St Mary Magdalene C of E Primary, Stanway Road, West Bromwich, B71 1RP

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As our current headteacher retires, St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School in West Bromwich, West Midlands is looking for our next headteacher; someone to lead our school with a Christian ethos where we “Love to learn and learn to love.”

St Mary Magdalene is a one form entry primary with a nursery provision. Pay Scale: 15-21

The governing body is seeking someone who:

• Can lead with a strong vision and fully understands the Christian distinctiveness of a Church of England school.
• Is passionate about high quality teaching and learning for all children.
• Is forward thinking, innovative and proactive.
• Is a determined, resilient, and collaborative school leader, driven to achieve the highest outcomes for our children.
• Is a great communicator within the school and wider community.
• Demonstrates strong management and leadership skills.
• Can embody our school values of joy, wisdom, and love.

In return, St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School can offer:

• A highly committed team of staff and governors who work closely with each other to create a caring environment with a clear Christian ethos and a strong pastoral tradition.
• Pupils who are well mannered and well behaved, always showing that they are ready, respectful, and safe.
• A competitive salary offer dependent on experience.
• Strong support from the governors, parents, Local Authority and Diocese, along with well-established links with the wider school community.

Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school by appointment. Please contact the school administrative office on 0121 588 2371 or email

headteacher@st-marymagdalene.sandwell.sch.uk to arrange an appointment on one of the specified dates:

• 15 April 2024 @ 4.00pm
• 16 April 2024 @ 10.00am
• 18 April 2024 @ 2.00pm

Closing date: Noon, 7 May 2024.

Shortlisting date: 9 May 2024.

Interview date: 21 & 22 May 2024.

Please return completed application forms to the school office or lisa.vale@st-marymagdalene.sandwell.sch.uk

St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2023). We are committed to equality and diversity.