Executive Head Teacher
Washwood Heath Nursery School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2SY35 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Summer Term 2027
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £60,619.00 - £80,652.00 Annually (FTE) Group 1 Leadership Scale L12 - L18
Executive Head Teacher job summary
Executive Head Teacher
Washwood Heath Nursery School & Bordesley Green East Nursery School
Group 1: L12 to L18
Required from the start of the summer term 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to notice periods.
Permanent
Full time
We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational leader to shape the future of two exceptional nursery schools.
The Governing Bodies are seeking to appoint an outstanding Executive Head Teacher with the passion, vision, drive and commitment to build upon our success and lead Washwood Heath Nursery School and Bordesley Green East Nursery School into an exciting, ambitious and vibrant future. Both schools have a proud history of delivering high-quality early education and creating nurturing, inclusive environments where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to flourish. We believe that the early years provide the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement, and we are seeking a leader who shares this belief and is committed to making a lasting difference to the lives of young children and their families.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be a truly inspirational leader who can balance strategic vision with operational excellence. They will combine strong leadership and management skills with extensive knowledge of child development, early years pedagogy and staff development.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a clear and ambitious vision for excellence in early years education.
Demonstrates strong strategic leadership and organisational skills.
Has a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Fosters play-based learning and child-centred practice.
Is passionate about early intervention and improving outcomes for all children.
Promotes inclusive practice and has a strong understanding of SEND provision.
Prioritises children's social, emotional and mental well-being.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensures that all staff share this commitment.
Builds positive and collaborative relationships with staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
The Governing Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all required pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, verification of identity and qualifications, appropriate references, checks of the candidate’s right to work in the UK, a prohibition from teaching check and a Section 128 direction check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the school’s recruitment due diligence.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead two successful nursery schools and further develop a culture of excellence, inclusion and innovation.
Visits to the school
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit both nursery schools. The Governing Bodies would be delighted to meet prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact either school;
Washwood Heath Nursery School - ☎ 0121 464 1810
Bordesley Green East Nursery School - ☎ 0121 675 7410
Key Dates:
School visits: 19-23 October 2026
Closing date: Friday 6 November 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Monday 16 November 2026
Interviews: 7-8 December 2026
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Washwood Heath Nursery School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
- Education phase
- Nursery
- Size
- 109 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
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