Headteacher

Governors are seeking a motivated and inspirational Headteacher who can lead our inclusive, happy and caring school into the next stage of its development. Holly Hill has a strong Christian ethos and values with a mission to enable our children to live "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10).

This role would suit either an existing Headteacher looking for a new challenge or a Deputy Headteacher aspiring to school leadership. We can offer a strong teaching team, an active governing board, professional development and enthusiastic children.

Holly Hill Church School, New Street, Rubery, B45 0EU sits on the Birmingham/Worcestershire border in an area of high deprivation. We are a wonderful, forward-thinking school full of amazing people who all work together to achieve the very best outcomes for our children and families.

We are looking for someone to lead us who:

Demonstrates full commitment to our 12 Christian Values

• Can provide inspirational leadership
• Has extensive knowledge of the EYFS and Key Stage 1
• Demonstrates and models high quality teaching and learning
• Demonstrates highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Is highly aspirational for the outcomes of our children

We can offer:

• Outstanding progress results
• A Good Ofsted rating
• A Governing Body dedicated to supporting sustained improvement in raising standards.
• A forward thinking and ambitious school
• A vibrant, hard-working and committed team of staff
• A commitment to bespoke professional development

Visits to school are strongly recommended, please book with our departing Headteacher by contacting the school office.

For an application pack please contact Mrs Jackie Ingleby, Office Manager, on , email: or visit our school website:

Closing date: 9am Monday 8th June

Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th June

Interviews: Thursday 18th and Friday 19th June

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification; qualifications; medical fitness; on-line identity searches and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.