58 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    17 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

L33 to L39

Additional allowances

L33 to L39

Headteacher job summary

Headteacher

Bordesley Green Girls School and Sixth Form

Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TR

Required for January 2027

Salary: L33 to L39

Closing date: Thursday 17th September at 12pm.

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Are you ready to lead an ambitious school with the passion and drive to shape the future of girls’ education in Birmingham?

Do you have a proven track record and looking for that next step in your career?

Following an earlier recruitment campaign, previous applicants need not apply. We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher with the vision, energy and strategic leadership to guide Bordesley Green Girls’ School and Sixth Form through its next chapter.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead an inclusive, ambitious school with a strong moral purpose, committed staff, engaged pupils and significant potential. The successful candidate will build on secure foundations while driving the next phase of improvement so that every pupil thrives academically, socially and personally.

We are seeking a Headteacher who will:

Provide inspirational, values-led leadership; secure excellent outcomes; strengthen the quality of education; and unite staff, pupils, families and governors around a clear and ambitious vision for the school’s future.

Build on the school’s academic strengths while continuing to raise aspirations and outcomes for all students.

Champion an inclusive culture of high expectations, belonging, personal development and opportunity.

Develop confident leadership at all levels and empower staff to contribute to sustained improvement.

Strengthen partnerships with families, community organisations and educational partners to extend the school’s impact.

In return, we offer:

A committed, skilled and ambitious staff team.

Respectful, motivated pupils who are proud of their school and eager to thrive.

A supportive Governing Body determined to secure the very best for the school.

A proud, inclusive school community with strong foundations, real momentum and significant potential.

Application Process:

If you are an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to make a lasting difference, we welcome your application. Please submit a completed application form and a statement of application outlining your leadership journey and the impact you have made, maximum two sides of A4 in Arial size 11, outlining your suitability and the contribution you would make to the school’s next stage of development.

We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

School visits:

School visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Main School Office on 0121 464 1881 to arrange a suitable date.

Dates available:

Thursday 10th September

Friday 11th September

Wednesday 16th September

Application Deadlines:

Interested candidates should email their completed application form to hr@bordgrng.bham.sch.uk by Thursday 17th September at 12pm.

Interview dates: Monday 28th September & Tuesday 29th September

An applicant information pack and application form can be downloaded from our website at www.bordgrng.bham.sch.uk

If you have not received a response within 10 working days of the closing date, then please assume that your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Bordesley Green Girls’ School and Sixth Form School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS clearance is required for all successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

An online search will be carried out on short-listed candidates to help identify any issues that can be discussed at interview.

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.

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About Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
938 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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We are a single-sex 11-18 school in East Birmingham with a larger-than-average purpose built 6th Form and a reputation for a broad, inclusive curriculum. The majority of the teaching accommodation on site was built in after the year 2000 and our site is known as a peaceful, learning-focused campus in the heart of England's second city.

Our staff set high standards whilst meeting the needs of all our students and we take pride in our belief that success breeds success. We celebrate both the large and small academic and personal successes of our students we and build on their positive previous achievements whilst also addressing areas of concern.

We enjoy building on the strengths new colleagues bring with them and we promise to make you feel welcome.

If you are committed to raising achievement and want to work in a school where academic, cultural and linguistic diversity are valued, we could be your ideal next employer.

We are happy to arrange tours of the school for interested applicants. Please contact the HR mailbox to arrange this.

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