‘Success for All’ For January 2027, the Interim Executive Board of Raddlebarn Primary School invite applications for the role of Headteacher, offering an exceptional opportunity to lead a thriving and inclusive school at the heart of the Selly Oak community in Birmingham. The school currently has an Interim Executive Board in place but will be returning to a full governing body model during Autumn term 2026. Raddlebarn Primary School is a welcoming, caring, ambitious and community-centred primary school where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. Supported by a dedicated and committed staff team. The successful candidate will join a school with strong values, an established identity and a clear commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential. Situated in the vibrant and diverse community of Selly Oak, Raddlebarn benefits from its proximity to some of Birmingham’s most respected institutions, including the University of Birmingham and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The area is steeped in the rich heritage of nearby Bournville, whose history of philanthropy, education and community investment continues to shape the local area today. Excellent transport links, affordable housing, green spaces and Birmingham’s rich cultural and social opportunities make this an exciting and rewarding place to live and work. Raddlebarn Primary School is a nurturing and inclusive school community where high expectations are matched by genuine care, concern and support for every child and family. The next Headteacher will join a committed and talented staff team and will have the opportunity to build upon the school’s strengths while shaping its next chapter with energy, optimism and vision. We are seeking an inspiring, reflective and outward-looking leader who combines warmth with resilience, strategic thinking and sound judgement. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, committed to inclusion and SEND, and dedicated to achieving the very best outcomes for all pupils. They will be an established Headteacher or experienced senior leader with a proven track record of improving educational standards, developing staff and fostering a positive, outward facing school culture. The ideal candidate will: Lead with integrity, ambition and optimism Demonstrate strong and compassionate leadership Be committed to inclusive practice and pupil wellbeing Inspire and develop staff teams through high-quality professional development Build strong partnerships with parents, governors and the wider community Have the vision and determination to lead sustainable school improvement This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who is passionate about education, community and developing children as leaders of the future. Raddlebarn Primary School is deeply committed to appointing, supporting and working alongside a Headteacher who will continue to nurture the school’s strong community ethos while driving excellence and innovation for the next generation. Raddlebarn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. The pre-employment checks include: Enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable) medical fitness; identity, Birth Certificate and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the amendments to the Exemption Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which 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. Please note that applications must be the creation of the candidate applying. While technology, including artificial intelligence, may be used to help the candidate select certain phraseology, if substantial use of AI is used, the application will be disregarded. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. How to apply: For a candidate pack and informal discussions about the role with the Chair of the Interim Executive Board Reverend Alex French and/or to book an informal tour with school leadership please email recruitment@radlbarn.bham.sch.uk with your request. Please complete the application form attached in full and send to recruitment@radlbarn.bham.sch.uk by 15:30 Friday 5th June 2026 Interviews to be held on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June for shortlisted candidates.