Headteacher

Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form, Birmingham, B9 4TR

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 June 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

January 2027

Salary: L33 to L39

Bordesley Green Girls School and Sixth Form, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TR

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a school with a strong moral purpose, a clear strategic direction and a shared ambition to ensure that every pupil thrives—academically, socially and personally—bringing girls greater success, now and in the future.

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

Is an inspirational and visionary leader with a clear moral purpose

Has a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes and sustained improvement

Has deep expertise in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to drive high-quality education

Can lead a culture of high expectations, positive behaviour and strong personal development

Demonstrates strong strategic leadership, including financial and organisational oversight

Is an exceptional communicator who builds trust and strong relationships across the school community

The successful candidate will:

Build on the school's strong track record of academic success.

Further strengthen the quality of education across all key stages.

Champion inclusion and ensure every student can thrive.

Develop leadership capacity at all levels.

Strengthen partnerships with families, community organisations and educational partners.

Lead the school confidently through future opportunities and challenges.

Continue to establish Bordesley Green Girls' School and Sixth Form as a beacon of excellence within Birmingham and beyond.

In return, we offer:

Committed and skilled staff team dedicated to providing high-quality education

Engaged, respectful pupils who are eager to learn and succeed

A supportive and ambitious Governing Body

A clear strategic framework to guide future development

A school community that is proud, inclusive and forward-looking

Application Process:

Please enclose a letter (maximum 2 sides of A4, font Arial pt 11) with your application form that highlights your suitability and preparation for this post.

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 welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Main School office on 0121 464 1881 to arrange a suitable date.

Dates available:

Thursday 18th June

Monday 22nd June or

Thursday 25th June

Application Deadlines:

Interested candidates should email their completed application form to hr@bordgrng.bham.sch.uk .by Tuesday 30th June at 9am.

Interview dates: Wednesday 8th July & Thursday 9th July An applicant information pack and application form can be downloaded from our website at www.bordgrng.bham.sch.uk. Applicants are kindly requested to contact their referees so that references are received in advance of the interview dates. 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.

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

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

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 Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 965 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bordesley-green-girls-school-sixth-form

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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