Principal

Shireland Hall Primary Academy, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4PW

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter Term

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 September 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: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L21-27 + TEFAT 5% uplift

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who can build on the school’s strong foundations and continue to develop a culture of high expectations, kindness and respect.

At Shireland Hall, we place a strong emphasis on reading, communication, character and personal development. Our four core values - kindness, honesty, respect and determination - underpin our approach, helping children to become confident, responsible citizens who understand and value different perspectives.

The successful candidate will:

• Build on the school’s existing strengths while continuing to raise ambition.

• Create an environment where children and staff can thrive.

• Develop people and encourage the sharing of expertise.

• Contribute to collaboration and improvement across The Elliot Foundation.

What the school offers its staff

Shireland Hall has an established role in supporting other schools across the Trust, making this an exciting opportunity for a leader who wants their influence to extend beyond their own school.

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.

About Shireland Hall Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 661 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shireland Hall Primary Academy website
• Email address: recruitment@elliotfoundation.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shireland-hall-primary-academy

Arranging a visit to Shireland Hall Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@elliotfoundation.co.uk.

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