Are you an ambitious Head Teacher, Acting Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher with the drive, determination, resilience and energy to provide the best possible education for our children? Could you motivate and inspire a staff team determined to deliver an engaging curriculum that enables all children to reach their full potential in our fully inclusive school? Are you a leader who will develop staff, including the Leadership Team, and help them to realise their own ambitions? Due to the promotion of our current Head Teacher to be an His Majesty’s Inspector, the Governors of Brickhouse Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, self-motivated, inspirational and talented Head Teacher, who will celebrate and build on the current strengths of Brickhouse, while taking it to its next level of development. Brickhouse Primary School is a one-form entry primary school, with 207 pupils on role, where the cultural diversity of our pupils and surrounding community is celebrated. As a school, we are committed to knowing every child as an individual and providing timely, personalised support that nurtures wellbeing, builds resilience and enables all pupils to thrive. The school places a strong emphasis on tolerance, respect and understanding of others; and provides a diverse, inclusive and vibrant learning community, in which all children are encouraged to be the very best they can be. School works hard to ensure that children feel safe, supported and ready to learn, academically, socially and emotionally. Brickhouse is supported by a close partnership with our community, which views the school as an integral support in their daily lives. The core purpose of the Head Teacher will be to raise standards for all by providing outstanding leadership. You will lead the implementation of the vision and values and establish high quality education by continuing to improve the quality of teaching and learning. You will have the highest aspirations for everyone and will continue the development of a motivated and determined team. You will lead and be effectively supported by our talented, enthusiastic and committed staff in providing all our children with a happy, secure and stimulating environment in which they can learn and flourish as individuals. The successful candidate will have strategic experience and the ability to inspire children and motivate the community. We are looking for someone who is an outstanding classroom practitioner who recognises high quality teaching and learning and can empower everyone to reach their full potential. Further information relating to our school can be found on our website, including our policies can be found on our website https://www.brickhouse.sandwell.sch.uk We strongly encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact School Office 0121 559 1629 to arrange a visit. All applicants will require suitable references and appropriate DBS clearances. Application forms are available below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed to hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk. If you require more information about how to apply for the post, please call 0121 296 3000. CV’s will not be accepted. If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role’ If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We are a Disability Confident Employer, we have a positive approach to employing disabled people and guarantee an interview for applicants who disclose they would like to be considered under this scheme and meet the essential criteria. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, be sure to include these on your application. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Hours: Full Time, Permanent Grade: Leadership Scale, L15 - L21, £73,105 - £83,860 p.a. Location: Brickhouse Primary, Dudhill Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8HS Closing Date: 13th April 2026 Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 14 th April 2026 Visit Dates: Monday 9 th March 2026, Thursday 12 th March 2026, Tuesday 17 th March 2026 Interviews: Task Day – Tuesday 21 st April 2026, Formal Interview – Wednesday 22 nd April 2026