Headteacher - Bleakhouse Primary School

Bleakhouse Primary School

Date posted: 14 February 2025
Start date:  September 2025
Contract type: Full Time

Salary: L18– L24 (starting point negotiable) Group 3
Contract term: Permanent

The Governors are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated headteacher for our two-form entry primary school, with high aspirations for all our pupils and with a drive for continuous improvement.

If you are a dynamic and highly motivated leader who can build on our current strengths as an OFSTED rated “Good” school and are passionate about an inclusive, first-class education for all pupils, with the determination to ensuring favourable OFSTED assessments in the future we would love to hear from you.

The successful individual will have:

• A proven track record of successful leadership at a deputy head or headteacher level.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills.
• A strong commitment to the success of every child.
• The ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
• A clear and focussed vision for sustained improvement.

We can offer you:

• A vibrant school with a welcoming and forward-thinking approach.
• A dedicated and highly professional staff team and a governing body that is committed to your professional development.
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our fantastic pupils.

Bleakhouse Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy at: Bleakhouse Primary School - Policies

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and will take place on Tuesday 25th February at 9am and Wednesday 5th March at 2pm and 4pm. If you would like to visit, please contact Mrs Louise Mills, Business Manager on 0121 422 2841 to confirm your attendance on one of these dates.

Interview Date: 26/27th March 2025

Completed applications forms should preferably be emailed to:  louise.mills@bleakhouse.sandwell.sch.uk

or, if posted, addressed to: Mrs Sarah Wilton, The Chair of Governors, Bleakhouse Primary School, Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 9DS

Please use the attached Sandwell Local Authority application form. We are unable to consider applications not submitted on this form.

Closing date for applications: 2 pm on 17th March 2025
Interviews: 26th and 27th March 2025

Hours: Full time
Salary: L18– L24 (starting point negotiable) Group 3 - £74,926 - £86,783
Address: Bleakhouse Primary School, Bleakhouse Rd, Oldbury B68 9DS
Closing Date: 17-Mar-25    2:00pm