Headteacher

Raddlebarn Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7TD

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

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: FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L17-L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who:

• Leads with warmth, integrity and ambition
• Inspires trust and confidence across the school community
• Has a clear vision for outstanding primary education
• Values diversity, inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• Develops others and builds high-performing teams
• Is outward-looking and committed to collaboration

What the school offers its staff

Thank you for your interest in the position of Headteacher at Raddlebarn Primary School. We are delighted that you are considering joining our vibrant, ambitious and inclusive school community. Raddlebarn Primary School is a warm and welcoming school rooted in the community, situated in the heart of Selly Oak, Birmingham.

Our children are enthusiastic, curious and proud of their school. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. The Interim Executive Board is seeking an exceptional leader who will build upon the school’s strengths and lead with integrity, optimism and ambition into this new chapter for the school.

We are looking for a passionate educational leader with a clear vision for high-quality teaching and learning, a deep commitment to inclusion and SEND, and the ability to inspire staff, pupils and the wider community. The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of improving outcomes, developing teams and creating a positive outward looking school culture.

They will value strong partnerships with families, governors and the local community and will be committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued, happy and successful. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a school with strong community values, dedicated staff and tremendous potential. We look forward to welcoming a leader who shares our ambition for every child to thrive and to have a significant impact on developing our school to become exceptional.

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.

The role of the Headteacher

Headteachers are leading professionals and role models for the communities they serve. Their leadership is a significant factor in ensuring high quality teaching and achievement in schools and a positive and enriching experience of education for pupils.

Section 1: Ethics and professional conduct

Headteachers are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of principled and professional conduct.

The Nolan principles:

selflessness

openness

integrity

honesty

objectivity

leadership

accountability

Section 2: Headteachers’ standards

1. School culture

• establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction
• create a positive and enriching school life
• uphold ambitious educational standards
• promote respectful relationships
• ensure high staff professionalism

2. Teaching

• establish and sustain high-quality teaching
• ensure teaching is underpinned by subject expertise
• ensure effective formative assessment

3. Curriculum and assessment

• ensure a broad and coherent curriculum
• establish effective curricular leadership
• ensure evidence-informed reading approaches
• ensure valid assessment approaches

4. Behaviour

• establish high expectations of behaviour
• ensure high standards of pupil conduct
• implement fair behaviour management
• ensure adults model positive behaviour

5. Additional and special educational needs and disabilities

• ensure ambitious expectations for pupils with SEND
• establish inclusive practices
• work effectively with parents and professionals
• fulfil SEND statutory duties

6. Professional development

• ensure staff access high-quality development
• prioritise professional development
• use expert provision beyond the school

7. Organisational management

• ensure safeguarding and safety
• allocate financial resources appropriately
• manage staff workload effectively
• establish effective systems and processes
• ensure risk management

8. Continuous school improvement

• evaluate school effectiveness
• develop evidence-informed improvement strategies
• ensure effective implementation of plans

9. Working in partnership

• build constructive relationships with the community
• work successfully with other schools and organisations
• establish professional relationships across services

10. Governance and accountability

• uphold effective governance
• maintain relationships with governors
• ensure staff accountability
• ensure compliance with statutory duties

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.

Additional documents

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

Raddlebarn Headteacher Candidate pack.pdf - 1.1 MB (opens in new tab)

About Raddlebarn Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Raddlebarn Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@radlbarn.bham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 472 0062
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/raddlebarn-primary-school

Raddlebarn Primary & Nursery School is a maintained two-form entry school in Selly Oak, Birmingham. It is an exciting and welcoming learning community and is a stimulating and joyful place for all. We have high expectations and support a ‘success for all’ ethos in a caring environment.
Our dedicated team all work together to ensure that the outcomes for our children are the best they can be.
We provide a caring and stimulating learning environment, enabling all our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Raddlebarn Primary School

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

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