Headteacher

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0EU

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L15 - L20

What skills and experience we're looking for

Start date: January 2027 or sooner if possible

Governors are seeking a motivated and inspirational Headteacher who can lead our inclusive, happy and caring school into the next stage of its development. Holly Hill has a strong Christian ethos and values with a mission to enable our children to live “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10).

This role would suit either an existing Headteacher looking for a new challenge or a Deputy Headteacher aspiring to school leadership. We can offer a strong teaching team, an active governing board, professional development and enthusiastic children.

Holly Hill Church School, New Street, Rubery, B45 0EU sits on the Birmingham/Worcestershire border in an area of high deprivation. We are a wonderful, forward-thinking school full of amazing people who all work together to achieve the very best outcomes for our children and families.

We are looking for someone to lead us who:

• Demonstrates full commitment to our 12 Christian Values
• Can provide inspirational leadership
• Has extensive knowledge of the EYFS and Key Stage 1
• Demonstrates and models high quality teaching and learning
• Demonstrates highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Is highly aspirational for the outcomes of our children

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Outstanding progress results
• A Good Ofsted rating
• A Governing Body dedicated to supporting sustained improvement in raising standards.
• A forward thinking and ambitious school
• A vibrant, hard-working and committed team of staff
• A commitment to bespoke professional development

Visits to school are strongly recommended, please book with our departing Headteacher by contacting the school office.

For an application pack please contact Mrs Jackie Ingleby, Office Manager, on 0121 675 8700, email: enquiry@hollyhill.bham.sch.uk or visit our school website: www.hollyhill.bham.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am Monday 8th June

Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th June

Interviews: Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Headteacher Candidate Pack.pdf - 6.6 MB (opens in new tab)

About Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England/Methodist, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 183 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School website
• Email address: enquiry@hollyhill.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01216758700
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holly-hill-methodist-cofe-infant-school

As a Christian school our vision is to serve the families of one of Britain’s most disadvantaged areas by transforming children’s opportunities through the immersion in high quality education. Holly Hill Church School promotes a nurturing environment where every child is enabled to thrive and grow educationally, socially and spiritually. It is with the firm foundations of knowledge, pride and self-belief that our children will develop their group consciousness for the community and the wider world.

‘Life in All its Fullness’ (John 10.10) is the foundation stone for our high expectations of all our families and partners to work together to affect change from within the heart of this community. Children will be encouraged to develop strong aspirations and a desire to make a positive difference in a society faced with continual challenges that require resilience, understanding and a desire for peace.

Arranging a visit to Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School

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

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