Head Teacher

Application Summary

Position: Head Teacher           

Salary: L25 – L31

Start: April/July 2023

Recruitment timeline

Application closing date:   Friday 6 January 2023, 5pm

Visit to school:

• 2pm Friday 9 December 2022; or
• 2pm, Monday 12 December 2022; or
• 4pm, Monday 12 December 2022

Interview dates: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 January 2023

Harborne Primary School is a four form entry primary school based across two sites.

Due to the retirement of the current headteacher in April/July 2023, the Governors are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated headteacher to lead the school on the next phase of its journey.

Harborne Primary is a larger than average primary school, but still maintains a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment and the feel of a village school. We are looking for a headteacher who recognises and is committed to further develop this unique quality across the whole school.

The school is a place where “Happy Pupils Succeed” and attainment is balanced alongside wider skills, developing well-rounded children, equipped to thrive. We have a brilliant and cohesive staff team and a very supportive community around the school.

Harborne Primary is a high-achieving school, with results generally above those in Birmingham and nationally, of which we are very proud. We value every child and believe that we provide an education which fosters creativity, independence, thinking and emotional intelligence.

More than anything, we are looking for someone who can drive high attainment alongside developing the children as people, and be able to inspire and secure the confidence of the pupils, staff and parents.

We are an outstanding school serving a diverse community and our parents have high expectations Therefore we wish to appoint someone who can drive inclusion across the whole school and provide great leadership for the staff team.

We are looking for an experienced candidate who may be ready for a new challenge: an existing headteacher or an established deputy headteacher looking to progress their career. Whichever you are, Harborne Primary School needs a leader who has the drive, enthusiasm and vision to work closely with staff and the governing body to make an impact on the whole community. 

We warmly encourage you to visit the school to see our pupils involved in their learning and the nurturing environment the school provides. If you are inspired by the opportunity to make a big difference to the children and families in our community, we would welcome your application.

Completed application form and recruitment monitoring form must be received by 5pm on Friday 6th January 2023