Hours / Weeks - Full Time Grade / Salary - L16 – L22 (£75,049 - £86,803 per annum) (Starting salary negotiable dependant on experience). Contract Type - Permanent Start Date - September 2026 Perryfields Primary School are looking to appoint a new Headteacher due to our current, longstanding head of 17 years retiring. The Governors, staff team, children and families are seeking an experienced leader to join our school community, who has the dedication, drive and vision to continue to lead us into our next stage of development. Perryfields Primary School is based in Sandwell yet borders both Birmingham & Dudley serving a wide local area. We are a well-established school that embraces and values all children as individuals, working hard to celebrate all success. Together - teachers, pupils, families and the local area are united in working as a community to provide a well-rounded, diverse, inclusive and nurturing environment with an enriching curriculum in a stimulating setting, where children can learn and thrive. In our new Headteacher, we are looking for: • An experienced and inspirational leader who has a shared vision with our school community and the skills to lead, motivate, develop and support a dedicated staff team • An ambitious individual who can maintain the high standards of our school whilst providing strategic planning for school improvements in line with the evolving curriculum and Ofsted requirements • Someone who is passionate about the quality of teaching and learning, having high expectations for children’s achievements • A natural and engaging communicator, skilled in maintaining critical relationships with the Governing board, staff, parents, the local community and stakeholders/partners • A champion of inclusion, who strongly supports diversity and individuality • A dynamic, yet patient and caring personality who is able to build great relationships with pupils and support the team operationally In return, our school offers: • A competitive salary • Commitment to your professional development • The opportunity to make a difference in a diverse and inclusive school environment • Opportunities to innovatively support school improvement • An experienced, knowledgeable and committed governing board, a dedicated team of professional staff and a supportive and pro-active school community • A warm, welcoming environment full of enthusiastic children, who are eager to engage and learn Visits to the school prior to application are highly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school on 0121 422 2848 to arrange a suitable time. Please submit completed application forms to vacancies@perryfields-pri.sandwell.sch.uk Visits to school: 25th & 26th February 2026 (in exceptional circumstances an alternative can be arranged) Closing date for applications: 5th March 2026 at 12pm Shortlisting: 9th March 2026 Interviews: 19th & 20th March 2026 Hours - Full Time Grade - Leadership Pay Range: L16 - L22 (£75,049 - £86,803 per annum) Location - Perryfields Primary School, Apsley Road, Oldbury, Birmingham B68 0QY Contract - Permanent Closing Date - Thursday 5th March 2026 at 12pm