Principal (Maternity Cover)

North Walsall Primary Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7BH

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £63,070.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Point 9 - 15

Principal (Maternity Cover) job summary

Principal, North Walsall Primary Academy

Fixed Term, Maternity Cover - until July 2026

Leadership pay range spinal point 9 - 15 (£63,070- £73,105)

Required from as soon as possible

We are looking for a highly motivated Principal for a fixed term maternity cover, with a proven track record, working in a good or outstanding school, that can continue to lead North Walsall through the next stage of its journey. We are looking for a leader who can uphold and embrace the consistency of high expectations North Walsall have become accustomed to.

This is an exciting time for North Walsall Primary Academy as we continue our journey to becoming an Outstanding school. Since our last Ofsted inspection in 2024, North Walsall has implemented change and continued to improve outcomes in pursuit of providing outstanding provision for all its pupils, across all areas of the academy.

You will have the opportunity to engage and collaborate with our other academies across the trust during these exciting times, as we learn from each other and improve together.

The position will suit an existing senior leader or Principal with experience of delivering exceptional standards, who can continue to lead this academy to future success. You will have the opportunity to work with the Continuous Improvement Partner to shape the way in which you will lead the school to positively impact the educational development of all pupils.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Natalie Deen, via email at natalie.deen@attrust.org.uk.

Please apply early as this vacancy may close early if a suitable application is received.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 5th November 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

North Walsall Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, an online check, 2 satisfactory references and any other necessary checks.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on, ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion or belief.

We are a Disability Confident Employer

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

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

The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2023. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.

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 North Walsall Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 238 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: North Walsall Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-walsall-primary-academy-walsall

Our vision for the school and our students is clear and simple; we ensure that every child accesses exceptional educational opportunities. This is achieved through our staff and students living and breathing our core values of nobody opting out, sharing worldly wisdom, persevering and achieving.

We are proud that we are part of a diverse and thriving community. At North Walsall we believe if a fair and consistent approach that ensures students are successful. We make no apologies for our high expectations which enable students to unlock their potential. North Walsall has the highest expectations for attendance, punctuality, uniform, behaviour and outcomes. Our relentless drive for high performance at all levels ensures that all students are happy and successful during their time here.

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