Headteacher
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7BB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5574bada-9ed5-42b1-bcae-f8696660d8cc |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
REACH School is a diverse, inclusive alternative provision school, with the belief that all pupils will succeed.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Headteacher who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students within our vision and values. At Reach we are passionate and committed to the delivery of a creative and impactful curriculum that enables our students to progress confidently to college and beyond into the world of work.
The successful candidate will have the determination, creativity, and vision to further develop and lead a provision which ensures strong academic and personal development outcomes for all. They will have a genuine desire to work openly, inclusively and collaboratively with other secondary schools. A passion for teaching and learning with previous experience in an alternative provision secondary setting or experience of working closely with alternative provision settings is a must, as is the desire to transform the lives of our pupils. The Headteacher will inspire and lead the continual professional development and growth of the talented staff team.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A competitive salary
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
Together we form a friendly and dedicated community. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming team that provide an inclusive and supportive environment for our students and staff alike. All staff take an active role in supporting our students whilst onsite and developing relationships and support networks.
Further details about the role
Application Process:
Please enclose a letter (maximum word length:1400, font: Calibri, pt 11) along with your application form. In the letter, outline how your knowledge, skills and experiences meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Please give evidence of the positive impact that you have had in your recent posts and what you could offer our school.
Completed application forms and cover letter should be emailed to Georgia.Foster@reachschool.co.uk by the closing date.
Applicants are kindly requested to contact their referees so that references can be requested and received in advance of the interview dates.
Closing date for applications: 9am on 8 October 2025
Interviews will take place on: 14 October 2025
We warmly welcome school visits from interested applicants. Please contact Georgia Foster (Georgia.foster@reachschool.co.uk) to arrange.
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.
REACH School is a diverse, inclusive alternative provision school, with the belief that all pupils will succeed.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic Headteacher who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our students within our vision and values. At Reach we are passionate and committed to the delivery of a creative and impactful curriculum that enables our students to progress confidently to college and beyond into the world of work.
The successful candidate will have the determination, creativity, and vision to further develop and lead a provision which ensures strong academic and personal development outcomes for all. They will have a genuine desire to work openly, inclusively and collaboratively with other secondary schools. A passion for teaching and learning with previous experience in an alternative provision secondary setting or experience of working closely with alternative provision settings is a must, as is the desire to transform the lives of our pupils. The Headteacher will inspire and lead the continual professional development and growth of the talented staff team.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A competitive salary
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
Together we form a friendly and dedicated community. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming team that provide an inclusive and supportive environment for our students and staff alike. All staff take an active role in supporting our students whilst onsite and developing relationships and support networks.
Further details about the role
Application Process:
Please enclose a letter (maximum word length:1400, font: Calibri, pt 11) along with your application form. In the letter, outline how your knowledge, skills and experiences meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. Please give evidence of the positive impact that you have had in your recent posts and what you could offer our school.
Completed application forms and cover letter should be emailed to Georgia.Foster@reachschool.co.uk by the closing date.
Applicants are kindly requested to contact their referees so that references can be requested and received in advance of the interview dates.
Closing date for applications: 9am on 8 October 2025
Interviews will take place on: 14 October 2025
We warmly welcome school visits from interested applicants. Please contact Georgia Foster (Georgia.foster@reachschool.co.uk) to arrange.
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.