Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 3220f8a2-9336-4844-bf83-e2ad40cc061b |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Inspire. Aspire. Enrich.
The Governing Body of Wheelers Lane Primary School is seeking a committed and visionary Headteacher to lead our successful, inclusive, and values-driven school into the next stage of its development. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with a strong track record and a passion for high-quality, child-centred education to build on our strengths and shape the future of a vibrant school community.
We are looking for a leader who can combine strategic vision with compassionate, day-to-day leadership. The successful candidate will:
• Lead a talented and committed team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning.
• Shape and implement a clear strategic direction, with high standards of teaching and learning at its heart.
• Strengthen early years provision and ensure robust approaches to phonics, assessment and attendance.
• Champion pupil and staff wellbeing, staff development and a whole-school approach to pastoral care.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families, staff, governors and the wider community.
About you
We are seeking a leader with energy, integrity and a clear commitment to inclusive education. You will:
• Be an experienced senior leader with a proven ability to inspire and influence others.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and school improvement.
• Use data insightfully to shape priorities and track progress.
• Lead with empathy, optimism and a child-centred focus.
What the school offers its staff
At Wheelers Lane, you’ll join a school with a strong foundation, a committed staff team, and a governing body that is both supportive and ambitious. We value professional growth and staff wellbeing, and we are ready to work alongside a new leader to realise our shared aspirations for every child.
Further details about the role
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th September 2025
Interviews are expected to take place on 14th and 15th October 2025.
Please submit your completed application form along with a covering letter of no more than 1,000 words, outlining your suitability for the role as per the requirements as explained in this advert, to c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk
We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact Claire Johnson on 0121 464 2551 or email c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Inspire. Aspire. Enrich.
The Governing Body of Wheelers Lane Primary School is seeking a committed and visionary Headteacher to lead our successful, inclusive, and values-driven school into the next stage of its development. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with a strong track record and a passion for high-quality, child-centred education to build on our strengths and shape the future of a vibrant school community.
We are looking for a leader who can combine strategic vision with compassionate, day-to-day leadership. The successful candidate will:
• Lead a talented and committed team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning.
• Shape and implement a clear strategic direction, with high standards of teaching and learning at its heart.
• Strengthen early years provision and ensure robust approaches to phonics, assessment and attendance.
• Champion pupil and staff wellbeing, staff development and a whole-school approach to pastoral care.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families, staff, governors and the wider community.
About you
We are seeking a leader with energy, integrity and a clear commitment to inclusive education. You will:
• Be an experienced senior leader with a proven ability to inspire and influence others.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative leadership style.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of curriculum, pedagogy and school improvement.
• Use data insightfully to shape priorities and track progress.
• Lead with empathy, optimism and a child-centred focus.
What the school offers its staff
At Wheelers Lane, you’ll join a school with a strong foundation, a committed staff team, and a governing body that is both supportive and ambitious. We value professional growth and staff wellbeing, and we are ready to work alongside a new leader to realise our shared aspirations for every child.
Further details about the role
The closing date for applications is Friday 26th September 2025
Interviews are expected to take place on 14th and 15th October 2025.
Please submit your completed application form along with a covering letter of no more than 1,000 words, outlining your suitability for the role as per the requirements as explained in this advert, to c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk
We warmly encourage visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact Claire Johnson on 0121 464 2551 or email c.johnson@wlprimary.co.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Wheelers Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.