Starting date: January 2027 (subject to satisfactory clearances)

Welford Primary School is a 2-form large inner city primary school situated in the heart of Handsworth, Birmingham. We serve a diverse and vibrant community. We have high aspirations and expectations for our children. Our school’s vision and goals are clearly expressed in our mission statement of

“Diversity is our strength and together we succeed”.

Due to the recent retirement of our previous Head Teacher, we are looking for a creative and inspirational individual who will continue the development of this thriving and inclusive school.

We are a school with:

• Children who are happy, confident, enthusiastic and enjoy learning.
• A dedicated team of experienced, supportive and professional staff committed to raising standards.
• A welcoming, inclusive, family atmosphere.
• A supportive Governing Body.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a motivational and energetic leader who has the vision and determination to continue to move our school forward.
• Enjoys the challenge and rewards of working in a diverse school with children who have a wide range of backgrounds, languages and needs.
• Inspires the children, staff, governors and parents to achieve excellence.

Visits to school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school’s Business Manager, Anita Danks, on 0121 464 9228 or email a.danks@welford.bham.sch.uk

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.

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

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there.

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.

Application forms are available to download below along with the Head Teacher Recruitment pack.

Completed applications should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, B70 8GS, Email: hr.recruitment@sips.co.uk

Informal School Visits:  9 July 2026 (am) or 10 July 2026 (pm)

Closing Date:  1 September 2026 at 12:00am

Interviews:  17th and 18th September 2026