Headteacher

Job Introduction

Job Title: Headteacher 
Salary: ISR L13-L19 (£69,596 - £80,655 per annum)
Hours: Full Time
Location: Wythall, Worcestershire

Contract Type: Permanent 
  

"Is our Headteacher opportunity at Meadow Green Primary School the role for you? 
We're a popular community school with a village feel with lots of greenery and wildlife around us. We're lucky to have significant outdoor space which our students are able to fully utilise and enjoy. It's a really nice environment to work in.

Our students are an absolute pleasure to teach, their happy, polite, enthusiastic with a genuine love for learning. We have a dedicated and caring staff team and good relations with the local community. The most recent OFSTED was graded Good and we take great pride in amongst others that "Pupils are happy to be a part of this welcoming and inclusive school". We believe that there are really strong foundations in place and that this is a great opportunity to step into a well run school and help shape how we look in the future.

Sound good? Then please read on.....

About our Headteacher Role  

This role has come about due to the retirement of our present and long standing headteacher. You'll be joining a "good school" and we're rightly proud that the school is recognised to serve pupils, families and its local community well. Coming off the back of some strong KS2 results. It's a great position to be in and to build further from. Our new Headteacher will be key in the next step of our journey, which will see all pupils exceling academically and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children. This is a great opportunity to help shape thoughts, processes and pedagogy and join us in the next part of our journey.

What's important to us?

Someone who can continue to build strong relationships with our staff, students, parents and local community. We're proud of the opportunities our students get including productions, visits, trips & work of our student leadership team. We're looking for someone who recognises and is committed to continuing this development, alongside a driven approach to ensure each student achieves academically.  

What skills and experience we're looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate a passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children.
• Build on the work of the retiring Headteacher, with a proven track record of successful senior leadership in a primary school setting, raise standards and achieve excellent academic outcomes for all children.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Lead curriculum development and inspire continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Embody the values and vision of Meadow Green Primary School.
• Manage resources effectively to meet the needs of all children, maintaining a well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.
• Further build a culture of continuous professional development providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for growth to all staff members.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Happy and enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A popular, community school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
• A dedicated and caring staff team committed to academic and personal development.
• Strong business and financial support from our experienced finance administrator
• A wide and creative curriculum with exciting learning experiences.
• Strong links with our community, parents and carers.
• Strong governance and collaboration within local networks.
• Well established and effective working relationships with local schools.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Support for your wellbeing to ensure your success as a leader.

Further information about the job

Meadow Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.  Please see further details below. 

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th March 2026 at 12:00

Shortlisting:  Wednesday 18th March 2026

Interview days:  Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th March 2026

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Mrs. Bal Bassi our school administrator at the school.  Dates for visiting are enclosed in the applicant’s pack

To apply click on the apply now button or please visit the vacancies page on our school website at www.meadowgreen.worcs.sch.uk

Worcestershire County Council are equal opportunities employers. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.

Meadow Green Primary School
Meadow Road, Wythall, Birmingham, West Midlands B47 6EQ
Tel: 01564 823495