Job Description:

Head Teacher – Primary School

Birmingham | Permanent | January 2027 Start

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L15–L17 (£73,104 – £76,771 per annum, dependent on experience)
Start Date: January 2027 (subject to satisfactory clearances)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026

Are you an inspirational and visionary school leader ready to take the next step in your leadership career?

We are seeking an outstanding Head Teacher to lead a successful and inclusive primary school in Birmingham from January 2027. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious leader to build upon strong foundations and drive continued excellence across the school.

The successful candidate will lead a thriving school community with high aspirations for all pupils and a commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential, regardless of background or need.

About the Role

As Head Teacher, you will provide strategic leadership and direction, fostering a culture of high expectations, achievement and inclusion. You will work closely with staff, governors, parents and the wider community to ensure outstanding outcomes for all pupils.

The school serves a diverse and vibrant community and is proud of its welcoming, inclusive ethos where children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

About You

We are looking for an exceptional leader who:

• Is an inspirational, energetic and motivational leader with a clear vision for school improvement.
• Has the drive, ambition and determination to continue moving a successful school forward.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusion and raising standards for all pupils.
• Thrives in a diverse educational environment and values the richness that different cultures, languages and experiences bring.
• Has the ability to inspire children, staff, governors and parents to achieve excellence.
• Possesses excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Has a proven track record of successful leadership within a primary school setting.

What the School Offers

• Happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning.
• A dedicated, experienced and professional staff team.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Strong support from an engaged Governing Body.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on the future direction of the school.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Leadership Pay Scale L15–L17 (£73,104 – £76,771 per annum).
• Permanent full-time position.
• Opportunity to lead a well-established and highly regarded primary school.
• Supportive governance and leadership structures.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Key Information

Job Title: Head Teacher
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Leadership Scale L15–L17 (£73,104 – £76,771 per annum)
Start Date: January 2027
Closing Date: 1 September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.