The Board of Governors is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Head Teacher to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, in our continuous journey of self-improvement. This post will be full time, Permanent from September 2026. Grendon is a good and improving school, where our ‘We Can’ ethos and our vision that outlines the importance of both pastoral and academic curricula, drives everything that we do. We are proud of our caring ethos, dedicated staff, and child-centred approach. The Governors are seeking a Head Teacher who can build upon these strong foundations; someone with a strong track record of leadership; someone who can support, challenge, inspire and motivate all stakeholders in order to achieve excellence in teaching and learning and further improve outcomes for children. If you believe that you embody the qualities, experience, skills and emotional intelligence; alongside a resolute attitude in the face of adversity to leadership then we encourage you to submit an application. The successful candidate will demonstrate: knowledge of excellent classroom practice for all pupils, including those with additional and specific needs. inspirational and supportive leadership to our team of teachers and support staff. an in-depth understanding of the relevant curricula and safeguarding policy and practice. excellent communication and interpersonal skills. a track record of leading whole school initiatives. the ability to lead with clear direction, building on previous success. strategic innovation for continuous improvement. commitment to ensure that all pupils achieve the very best outcomes implementation of a clear vision, combined with highly effective communication skills that will inspire, motivate and lead the community forward to further success. Our school offers: an opportunity to work with our fantastic pupils and staff team and play a lead role in shaping the future of our vibrant and exciting school. a happy and caring community that always puts our children first. a highly motivated staff team who are committed to getting the very best outcomes for our pupils. excellent opportunities to further develop your leadership skills and career pathway. a commitment to continuing professional development. a strong and supportive Governing Board. a culture of promoting positive mental health and wellbeing through a well-planned strategy. The Governing Board actively encourages all candidates to visit the school prior to interview. Please contact Angela Rainford (Senior Office Manager) to arrange an informal visit on 0121 474 2460 or enquiry@grendon.bham.sch.uk School Visits: 4 th February at 4:00pm or 6 th February 2026 at 11:00am Closing Date: 23rd February 2026 at 9:00am Shortlisting Date: 23 rd February 2026 Interview Process: 11th March 2026 If you wish to discover more details about this exciting opportunity, then see the Information for Applicants on our website. Application forms are available to download from our school website, www.grendon.bham.sch.uk, or email request to: enquiry@grendon.bham.sch.uk Grendon Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here: download.asp An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means that, when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak and write fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and positively welcome your application.