Head Teacher

Alston Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5UN

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £84,699.00 - £97,136.00 Annually (Actual)

Head Teacher job summary

This is a role for a proven leader — someone who has already made an impact as a Head Teacher and is now seeking a broader challenge within a dynamic, values-led Trust. If you are an experienced Head Teacher in a smaller or single-form-entry school and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the School

Alston Primary is a large, three-form entry school with a thriving nursery, proudly serving a diverse and vibrant community. We are an inclusive and caring school where every child is celebrated for their unique talents and contributions. Our dedicated staff create a nurturing environment that inspires curiosity, creativity and achievement for all.

We are especially proud of our recently opened Resource Base for children with autism, developed in partnership with the Local Authority — strengthening our commitment to meeting every learner’s needs. In April 2025, Ofsted judged Alston Good in all areas, reflecting the strength, consistency and ambition of our provision.

About the Role

As Head Teacher, you will:

- Provide strategic, visible and values-led leadership to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil achievement.

- Inspire and develop staff to deliver an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.

- Build strong, positive partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community.

- Drive improvement through high expectations, innovation and a relentless focus on excellence.

- Model integrity, empathy and professional resilience in all aspects of school life.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has a successful track record of headship and raising standards across a primary school.

- Brings a deep understanding of inclusive education and the needs of diverse learners.

- Is an effective communicator and collaborative leader with strong emotional intelligence.

- Shares our belief that every child deserves to flourish academically, socially and personally.

In Return, We Offer

- A forward-thinking Trust that values innovation, professional growth and collaboration.

- A talented, dedicated staff team committed to making a difference every day.

- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn and thrive.

- The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a vibrant, inclusive school community.

Visits are warmly encouraged. Please see the available dates within the recruitment pack and make contact with the school to arrange.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Alston Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 634 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alston Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alston-primary-school

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