Head Teacher (from January) L33 - L39

We are seeking an exceptional Headteacher with the vision, energy and strategic leadership to guide Bordesley Green Girls’ School and Sixth Form through its next chapter.

This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead an inclusive, ambitious school with a strong moral purpose, committed staff, engaged pupils and significant potential.

The successful candidate will build on secure foundations while driving the next phase of improvement so that every pupil thrives academically, socially and personally.

If you are an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to make a lasting difference, we welcome your application. Following an earlier recruitment campaign, previous applicants need not apply.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will be able to:

• develop and implement the school vision and values, and promote inclusivity and diversity within a framework of British Values.
• develop a culture for learning and set high expectations for achieving success for all.
• work to high professional standards, strategically and operationally, leading by example.
• monitor, evaluate, and plan strategically for School Improvement and continuous professional development.
• lead and manage effectively in an environment of high accountability.
• manage the implementation of change effectively and sensitively.
• demonstrate the ability to manage, motivate and support individuals and teams effectively.
• deal effectively with under performance, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• understand and interpret complex data to inform effective decision-making.

Salary & Benefits

Salary on Leadership Scale - L33 - L39.

Location

Bordesley Green Girls School
Bordesley Green Girls School Bordesley Green Road
Birmingham
West Midlands
B9 4TR

Supporting documents

• Job Advertisement
• Applicant Information Pack
• Information about the school
• Application Form

Deadline and how to apply

Please submit a completed application form and a statement of application outlining your leadership journey and the impact you have made, maximum two sides of A4 in Arial size 11, outlining your suitability and the contribution you would make to the school’s next stage of development.

We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.

School visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Main School Office on 0121 464 1881 to arrange a suitable date.  The dates available are: Thursday 10th, Friday 11th & Wednesday 16th September 2026.

Interested candidates should email their completed application form to hr@bordgrng.bham.sch.uk by Thursday 17th September at 12pm.

Interview dates: Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th September 2026

If shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from references will also be taken up at interview. References will be used to support the selection panel’s assessment.

Equal opportunities

Bordesley Green Girls’ School and Sixth Form School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS clearance is required for all successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

An online search will be carried out on short-listed candidates to help identify any issues that can be discussed at interview.