Head Teacher
Regents Park Community Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0NJ20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
1 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Group 3 L18–L24 (£78,702–£91,158)
Pay scale
- Group 3 L18–L24 (£78,702–£91,158)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact?
The Role
As Head Teacher, you will:
- Provide inspirational leadership and a clear strategic vision for the school.
- Secure excellent outcomes for all pupils, both academically and personally.
- Continue to raise standards of teaching, learning, achievement and attendance.
- Foster an inclusive, nurturing culture where every child and member of staff can flourish.
- Develop strong partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community.
- Lead the school confidently through its next phase of improvement and future inspection.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has a successful track record of senior leadership in primary education.
- Is passionate about improving outcomes for every child.
- Demonstrates integrity, resilience and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Can inspire, motivate and develop staff to achieve their very best.
- Has a strong understanding of curriculum, inclusion, safeguarding and school improvement.
- Will embrace and celebrate the diversity of our school community.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Regents Park?
You will join a school that offers:
- Enthusiastic, polite and caring pupils who enjoy learning.
- A talented, committed and supportive staff team.
- Dedicated governors with high aspirations for the school.
- Strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
- A culture that values professional development, collaboration and staff wellbeing.
- The opportunity to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of children and families.
Further information about the job
If you would like to discuss the role or the application process in more detail, please contact Mrs V. Hall (Interim School Business Manager) at SBM@rgntpark.bham.sch.uk
School Visits
Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school, andare by appointment only. Our Chair of Governors Mr J. Zaman will be available to show candidates around the site.
Visits can be requested for the following dates and times:
Monday 7th September 2026 at 9:30am to 10:30am
Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 1:15pm to 2:15pm
Or
Thursday 10th September 2026 at 4.15pm to 5.15pm
Please contact the school office on 0121 464 6746 or emailjobs@rgntpark.bham.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Key Dates
Application deadline: Tuesday 1st September 2026, 5:00pm
Shortlisting: Week commencing Monday 14th September 2026
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 21st September 2026. The full application pack is available via the DfE Teaching Vacancies website.
Successful candidates will be advised of the decision week commencing 28th September 2026.
Regents Park Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, satisfactory references and all other appropriate pre-employment checks.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
If you are ready to lead with ambition, integrity and belonging, and help every child learn, grow and thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
🔐 Regents Park Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees must share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
Employment is subject to relevant checks, which may include:
• Childcare Disqualification
• Enhanced DBS
• Medical clearance
• Online checks
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children
Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Regents Park Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 398 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@rgntpark.bham.sch.uk
🏫 About Our School
Regents Park Community Primary School is a happy, diverse and vibrant school, where children are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn. Our community is warm, supportive and committed to giving every child the best possible start.
Our staff team is dedicated to delivering high‑quality teaching and learning, with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing and achievement.
Regents Park Community Primary School is highly regarded. Our last Ofsted inspection was in April 2026, and our school achieved the Expected Standard across all inspection areas and met all safeguarding requirements, providing a strong foundation on which to continue building excellence.
With dedicated staff, enthusiastic pupils, supportive families and committed governors, Regents Park is a school where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential in a caring, inclusive and aspirational environment.
Arranging a visit to Regents Park Community Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@rgntpark.bham.sch.uk.
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