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Head Teacher

Regents Park Community Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0NJ

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Spring term 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

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
• Pay scale: Group 3 L18 - L24 £78,702- £91,158

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to take on the role of Head Teacher. The successful candidate will provide stability and strategic direction, building on the school's clear vision to be at the heart of an ambitious and settled local community. Our school has long been a cornerstone of the community, and we take great pride in this tradition. We seek a Head Teacher who will lead our school community with ambition, focusing on pupils' attainment, well-being, and individual outcomes. The new Head Teacher will also continue to strengthen the vital partnerships between home, school, and community to support the learning and development of all children.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by schools both locally and nationally. They should be capable of devising and implementing effective solutions to address these challenges. Our school maintained its 'Good' judgement in the most recent ungraded inspection in December 2021. Therefore, we are seeking a candidate who can confidently demonstrate our continued success and address the school's developmental priorities as it experiences its next inspection. Our goal is to provide a rich and exciting curriculum with the highest quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that children enjoy and achieve in all aspects of their personal, social, and academic education. Our school community's motto is, 'Believe in yourself – anything is possible!'

What the school offers its staff

Regents Park Community Primary School, located in Small Heath, Birmingham, is a thriving two-form entry local authority primary school with a Nursery.

Regents Park Community Primary School boasts a highly skilled and dedicated staff team who are enthusiastic and committed to creating a warm, caring, and friendly learning environment. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to offer aspirational and collaborative leadership.

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.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school to gain an insight into this exciting role. We are able to offer the following dates and times for visits:

• Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 11am to 12pm OR Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 4:15 to 5:15pm

School visits must be arranged by appointment and can be booked by contacting our School Business Manager, Mrs P Kelly on 0121 464 6746 or via email to jobs@rgntpark@bham.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026 at 9am.

Shortlisting will take place on 12th January 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 14th January 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

Regents Park Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical clearance and proof of eligibility to legally work in the country. If you have lived or worked outside of the UK for 3 months or more within the last 5 years a ‘Certificate of Good Conduct’ must be obtained from the country you lived in.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Regents Park - Applicant Pack - 2026.pdf - 1.39 MB (opens in new tab)

About Regents Park Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Regents Park Community Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@rgntpark.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 464 6746
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/regents-park-community-primary-school

Regents Park Community Primary School is highly regarded, judged ‘GOOD’ in our most recent OFSTED inspection (December 2021). OFSTED recognised that ‘leaders have high aspirations for all pupils at Regents Park Community Primary School’ and ‘pupils are proud of their school’.

Arranging a visit to Regents Park Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@rgntpark.bham.sch.uk.

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