Headteacher

Bhylls Acre Primary School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8DZ

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter 2027 (or sooner by negotiation)

• Closing date

  7 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £68,691.00 - £79,460.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership points 11 to 17

Headteacher job summary

About Our School

Nestled on the Wolverhampton and Staffordshire border, Bhylls Acre Primary School is a one-form entry school welcoming children from Nursery through to Year 6. Our thriving wrap around club and extensive school grounds offer a wealth of opportunities for learning and play, with untapped potential waiting to be explored. As proud members of Ignite Learning Partnership, we benefit from strong collaboration and shared values across our Trust. At Bhylls Acre, children are at the heart of everything we do, and our warm, community-focused ethos ensures every member of our school family feels valued and supported.

Why Bhylls Acre?

Bhylls Acre is a school with much to celebrate. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (April 2026), inspectors recognised our inclusive culture, strong safeguarding, positive behaviour and the good progress children make during their time with us. Children were described as enjoying school and attending regularly, while leaders were praised for creating an environment where children feel safe, supported and ready to succeed. As we look to the future, we are seeking a Headteacher who will build on these strengths and continue to drive excellence for every child.

Lead a School Where Children Thrive and Community Matters

Bhylls Acre Primary School is a warm, caring and ambitious school at the heart of its community. We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher who will build on our successes, nurture our values and lead our school into its next exciting chapter.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and inspirational leader to join a school where relationships matter, children are at the centre of every decision, and staff work together to ensure every pupil achieves their very best.

Our children are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn. They are proud of their school and flourish within a nurturing environment where aspiration, resilience and respect are actively encouraged. We are looking for a Headteacher who shares our commitment to high standards whilst maintaining the warmth, care and sense of belonging that makes Bhylls Acre such a special place.

We want our next Headteacher to:

• Champion high-quality teaching and learning ensuring positive outcomes for all children.
• Inspire children to achieve academically and personally.
• Foster a culture where staff can grow, develop and excel at every stage of their career.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Ensure every child feels safe, happy and able to thrive.
• Be committed to inclusion, wellbeing and safeguarding to ensure every child feels safe, happy and able to thrive.
• Embody our Ignite values and vision for excellence with a commitment to collaborative working and continuous improvement.
• Lead with integrity, compassion and ambition.

Why Join Ignite Learning Partnership?

As part of Ignite Learning Partnership, our schools work collaboratively to achieve more for children than any one school could achieve alone.

As Headteacher, you will benefit from:

• Being part of a strong and supportive network of Headteachers and senior leaders.
• Opportunities to collaborate, share best practice and develop innovative approaches to school improvement.
• Access to high-quality professional development and leadership support.
• Trust-wide expertise across education, finance, estates, HR, governance and school improvement.
• A culture that values autonomy whilst providing the support and challenge needed.
• The opportunity to shape and influence the wider strategic direction of the Trust.

At Ignite Learning Partnership, we believe great schools are built by great people working together. We are committed to empowering our leaders, investing in our staff and ensuring every child receives an exceptional education.

In Return We Offer

• Wonderful children who are keen to learn and make you proud every day.
• Dedicated and talented staff who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
• A highly supportive governing body and Trust Board.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A welcoming school community with strong family and community partnerships.
• The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

Visits Welcome

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Bhylls Acre Primary School and experience our welcoming school community first-hand.

For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs Lisa Thompson Executive Headteacher.

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 Bhylls Acre Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bhylls Acre Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bhylls-acre-primary-school-wolverhampton

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