Headteacher

Headteacher

September 2026

L29-L35:  £103,030 - £119,350

                               

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Headteacher who will share our determination to transform the life chances of our 915 students. Our school is oversubscribed as a result of our excellent reputation for both academic and pastoral care for all our students. 

We are looking to appoint a Headteacher with considerable experience in a secondary education setting who will build on the already positive and dynamic relationships with our students, parents and carers, the staff, governors and the wider community.  The inspiring candidate will know what outstanding provision and academic progress looks like.  We want a dynamic leader who has a genuine desire to work openly, inclusively and collaboratively with other local primary and secondary schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Headteacher, Head of School or Deputy Headteacher looking to take up their first Headship.

Interested candidates will:

• Provide inspirational, professional strategic leadership.
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning experiences for all our students.
• Build upon the very positive relationships within the school and with the wider community.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, mutual respect and inclusiveness.

• Be committed to supporting and inspiring every student to be the best they can be and by keeping this at the centre of our thinking.
• Be an excellent teacher with a proven commitment to inclusive schooling and a track record of academic excellence.
• Have substantial leadership experience having impacted on an aspect of whole-school improvement.
• Have a track record of leading and inspiring colleagues, students and parents and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Have an enthusiastic, creative and positive approach to all aspects of education.
• Have a deep understanding of and commitment to our vision and values.

Application Process:

Please enclose a letter (maximum 2 sides of A4, font Arial point 11) with your application form that highlights your suitability and preparation for this post including your personal educational philosophy and vision.

Application Deadlines

Please contact Nicola Daly, HR Officer on recruitment@queensbridge.bham.sch.uk or 0121 464 5566 for further information.

School Visits

We would invite potential candidates to visit our school.  We have scheduled opportunities for visits:

• Tuesday 13^th January at 9.00am
• Friday 16^th January at 9.00am
• Tuesday 20^th January at 2.15pm
• Thursday 22^nd January at 2.15pm

Please contact Nicola Daly to arrange a visit.

 

Queensbridge School and all its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

An online search will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak English fluently is an essential requirement for this role.

Informal visits to our school welcome.  

Potential applicants should ensure that they read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy. These policies can be found at Stronger Together | Policies