Harborne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, the successful candidate will be subject to all necessary employment checks including:

Enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification, job qualifications, medical fitness, identity checks and right to work. We will also ask for two satisfactory references prior to interview and will conduct an online search on all shortlisted candidates.

Please see the HPS Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy below when considering your application. 

Headteacher Vacancy

Start date: September 2025 (Ideally)

Closing date for applications: 7th April 5pm

Visits to school Main site: 18/03/25 9:30am and 2:30pm, 26/03/25 9:30am and 2:30pm

Visits to school Annex site: 20/03/25 9:30am and 2:30pm, 24/03/25 9:30am and 2:30pm

Interview date: 29th April

Pay range: L25-L31

Harborne Primary School is seeking a motivated, dynamic, and strategic Headteacher to lead their thriving, four-form entry primary school. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering excellent leadership and fostering a diverse, challenging curriculum for all students. The school, which operates across two sites and offers wrap-around care, prides itself on high academic standards, a cohesive staff team, and a strong, supportive community.

The ideal Headteacher will sustain high attainment while also fostering children's personal development, emotional intelligence, and wider world skills. They will also drive inclusion, ensuring the well-being and professional growth of staff. The new leader will build on the strengths of the current Headteacher and continue to promote the school's values and ethos.