Headteacher
Fulfen Primary School, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 9BJ11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 January 2026 at 3pm
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: Full time - 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- From £75,049
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a motivational and confident leader who will help Fulfen Primary School continue to thrive. The successful candidate will embody our core values of a love of learning, encouragement, adaptability and determination, helping to shape the next phase of our school’s journey.
As a role model who shares our values, you will work closely with senior and middle leaders to continually improve outcomes taking account of the diversity and experience of the school and its wider community. You will be an exceptional practitioner, placing pupils at the centre of decision making, fostering a collaborative learning culture and supporting the bespoke development of every member of our school.
You will have:
• recent successful leadership experience;
• a proven track record of raising and maintaining standards;
• evidence of translating strategic objectives into action plans;
• the ability to motivate staff, using effective performance management to achieve continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• support from a committed and proactive governing board;
• a dedicated and experienced team with high ambitions for children;
• happy pupils who demonstrate excellent standards of behaviour and a positive approach to learning;
• a supportive parental and wider community.
• Fulfen wellbeing support package from Education Support Education Support, supporting teachers and education staff and SCC Wellbeing services: Well Me.
Further information about the job
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged. To arrange an informal visit to look around our school, please complete the form in the Headteacher Application pack.
Dates for visits:
Thursday 8th January 2026, 2pm
Thursday 8th January 2026, 4pm
Tuesday 13th January 2026, 9:30am
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fulfen Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 398 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fulfen Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@fulfen.staffs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01543 226070
Fulfen Primary is a forward-thinking, two-form entry school where every child is inspired to achieve their personal best. We deliver a creative and challenging curriculum tailored to the needs of all pupils, preparing them for a rapidly changing world. Our children grow to be kind, caring and considerate individuals who take pride in themselves, their school and their community. In our secure and stimulating environment, pupils develop as independent, reflective learners who embrace new opportunities with confidence. Guided by our values, we support every child to unlock their personal and academic potential as they LEAD their way to their brightest future.
Arranging a visit to Fulfen Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@fulfen.staffs.sch.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy
Main Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9EE
Quick Apply
Regents Park Community Primary School
Arthur Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0NJ
St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary
St Vincent Street West, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8RN
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Staffordshire and Stoke