Due to the retirement of our present long serving Headteacher, the Governors of Meadow Green Primary School are looking to appoint a Headteacher for Autumn 2026. We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational school leader with the vision, determination, skills and attributes to join our dedicated team and help us in enabling every pupil to achieve their full potential. The successful applicant will be supported by an enthusiastic highly skilled staff, committed and active governors and responsive parents.
Dates: Apply by 13/03/2026
Job start 1 September 2026
Salary: ISR L13-L19 (£69,596 - £80,655)
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Permanent
Further information about the job
We're a popular community school with a village feel with lots of greenery and wildlife around us. We're lucky to have significant outdoor space which our students are able to fully utilise and enjoy. It's a really nice environment to work in.
Our students are an absolute pleasure to teach, their happy, polite, enthusiastic with a genuine love for learning. We have a dedicated and caring staff team and good relations with the local community. The most recent OFSTED was graded Good and we take great pride in amongst others that "Pupils are happy to be a part of this welcoming and inclusive school." We believe that there are really strong foundations in place and that this is a great opportunity to step into a well run school and help shape how we look in the future.
Sound good? Then please read on.....
About our Headteacher Role
This role has come about due to the retirement of our present and long standing headteacher.
You'll be joining a "good school" and we're rightly proud that the school is recognised to serve pupils, families and its local community well. Coming off the back of some strong KS2 results It's a great position to be in and to build further from.
Our new Headteacher will be key in the next step of our journey which will see all pupils exceling academically and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children. This is a great opportunity to help shape thoughts, processes and pedagogy and join us in the next part of our journey.
What's important to us?
Someone who can continue to build strong relationships with our staff, students, parents and local community. We're proud of the opportunities our students get including productions, visits, trips & work of our student leadership team. We're looking for someone who recognises and is committed to continuing this development , alongside a driven approach to ensure each student achieves academically.
Meadow Green 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. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
Closing date for applications: Friday 13th March 2026 at 12:00
Shortlisting: Wednesday 18th March 2026
Interview days: Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th March 2026
Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Mrs. Bal Bassi our school administrator at the school. Dates for visiting are enclosed in the applicant’s pack attached below
Worcestershire County Council are equal opportunities employers. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.
Meadow Green Primary School
Meadow Road, Wythall, Birmingham, West Midlands B47 6EQ
Tel: 01564 823495
Meadow Green 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. The school values diversity and has an equalities policy to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and that they are appointed solely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexuality or age. In accordance with the Safer Recruitment guidance produced for schools in England, applications will only be accepted by using the WCC Maintained Schools application form. CVs will not be accepted. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.