Headteacher

Bordesley Green Girls' School and Sixth Form, Bordesley Green Road, Birmingham, B9 4TR

Required For January 2027

Salary: L33 to L39

Closing date:
Thursday 17th September at 12pm.

Are you ready to lead an ambitious school with the passion and drive to shape the future of girls’ education in Birmingham?

Do you have a proven track record and looking for that next step in your career?

Following an earlier recruitment campaign, previous applicants need not apply. 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.

• Provide inspirational, values-led leadership;
• Secure excellent outcomes;
• Strengthen the quality of education;
• Unite staff, pupils, families and governors around a clear and ambitious vision for the school’s future.
• Build on the school’s academic strengths while continuing to raise aspirations and outcomes for all students.
• Champion an inclusive culture of high expectations, belonging, personal development and opportunity.
• Develop confident leadership at all levels and empower staff to contribute to sustained improvement.
• Strengthen partnerships with families, community organisations and educational partners to extend the school’s impact.

• A committed, skilled and ambitious staff team.
• Respectful, motivated pupils who are proud of their school and eager to thrive.
• A supportive Governing Body determined to secure the very best for the school.
• A proud, inclusive school community with strong foundations, real momentum and significant potential.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

School visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the Main School Office on  to arrange a suitable date.

Bordesley 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.