Head Teacher

Colebourne Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 6BJ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  28 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 June 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 (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L20 - L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

To develop and implement the school vision and values, and promote inclusivity and diversity within a framework of British Values.

To develop a culture for learning and set high expectations for achieving success for all.

To work to high professional standards, strategically and operationally, leading by example.

To monitor, evaluate, and plan strategically for School Improvement and continuous professional development.

To lead and manage effectively in an environment of high accountability.

To manage the implementation of change effectively and sensitively.

Demonstrate the ability to manage, motivate and support individuals and teams effectively.

To deal effectively with under performance, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

To understand and interpret complex data to inform effective decision-making.

To maintain a clear strategic financial overview of the school.

To demonstrate a focus on innovation, creativity and a willingness to work in a context of resource generation and appropriate risk-taking.

To demonstrate a wide range of high-level communication skills including new technologies.

To promote and foster a positive school image.

To seek and maintain effective multi-agency partnerships and collaboration, in order to share and disseminate best practice throughout the whole school and beyond.

Proven, successful experience as a Head Teacher or proven leadership experience for an aspiring professional who is ready to step into headship with strong evidence of readiness.

Demonstration of a good understanding of School Improvement Planning and implementation.

Experience of implementing Performance Management.

Experience of partnership working with parents and the wider community including external agencies.

Successful and varied teaching experience in a primary phase, including working with children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Experience of working as part of leadership in taking a school through Ofsted

Ability to use data effectively to raise standards

Experience managing budgets, staffing, and operational systems.

Experience leading whole‑school improvement, managing change, and sustaining a positive school culture

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and friendly school and community with a positive ethos.

• An experienced, supportive and well-established leadership team whocareabout staff, their development and wellbeing.

• Enthusiastic, polite and hardworking children who are eager to learn.

• A committed and dedicated staff team who want the best for their pupils.
• A supportive and ambitious Governing Board.
• Strong community links and partnerships.
• A comprehensive workforce support package, including counselling, health and advisory services and 24/7 GP access.

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.

We are seeking a dynamic leader who can drive continued improvement but also values and maintains our inclusive, nurturing and trauma informed behaviour approach that underpins our caring approach and defines our school. AtColebourne, our strongvalues and ethos of inclusivityand care are reflected in our school values which encourages and supports all to be:

• Compassionate

• Ambitious

• Respectful

• Engaged

Colebourne Primary School is a maintained two-form entry primary school with an associated Nursery comprising of 460 children in total. We share a co-located site with Beaufort School, with both schools operating independently whilst benefiting from a positive and collaborative relationship.

The school had a successful Ofsted inspection in October 2024.

“Pupils feel safe and happy in school and enjoy their learning. There isa strong senseof community, both within the school and beyond. The school serves its community well, offering pastoral support and care to its families and children. Parents and carers enjoy all that the school offers. One parent shared, ‘The school provides a safe environment where our children can flourish’.

‘Staff enjoy the opportunities to develop as professionals and feel proud to work at the school.’

OFSTED REPORT – OCT 2024

The successful candidate will:

• Be a proven leader with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Have high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
• Be committed to ensuring every child thrives both academically and personally.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the wider community.
• Lead with integrity, visibility and compassion.
• Have the strategic vision and resilience to lead the school into its next phase of development.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
References: All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.
Short-listed candidates: An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Colebourne Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Colebourne Primary School website
• Email address: t.simms@colebourne.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 6758500
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/colebourne-primary-school

Colebourne is a very popular and oversubscribed school. Our focus is on working together to achieve success for all; whether is pupils working together or with staff or working with parents.
We care about our children, families and staff and work hard to ensure a happy, safe and respectful school where learning is enjoyable.
Colebourne is a fantastic place to work with plentiful opportunities to begin or grow your career.

Arranging a visit to Colebourne Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.simms@colebourne.bham.sch.uk.

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