Headteacher - Selly Oak Nursery School

Selly Oak Nursery School is a maintained local authority school, situated in Selly Oak Birmingham. This exciting opportunity arises with the current Headteacher’s upcoming retirement in December 2025. The Board of Governors is seeking an ambitious and dedicated Headteacher to continue the brilliant work of the school and to lead Selly Oak Nursery School as it develops and implements its vision.

The Governors are pleased to offer the successful candidate the opportunity to join our team in designing the staffing structure to take the nursery forwards. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, building on the school's clear vision to ensure that children have access to opportunities to thrive in their early years. Our school has long been a cornerstone of the community, and we take great pride in this tradition. We seek a Headteacher who will lead our school community with ambition, focusing on pupils' attainment, as well as supporting the development of the whole child. The new Headteacher will also continue to strengthen the vital partnerships between home, school, and community to support the learning and development of all children.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience and a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by Nursery schools both locally and nationally. They should be capable of devising and implementing effective solutions to address these challenges. Our school has maintained its ‘Outstanding’ judgement since 2007 with our most recent inspection taking place in April 2023. Therefore, we are seeking a candidate who can confidently demonstrate our continued success and address the school's developmental priorities. Our goal is to provide a rich and exciting curriculum with the highest quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that children enjoy and achieve in all aspects of their personal, social, and academic education.

Selly Oak Nursery school boasts a highly skilled and dedicated staff team who are enthusiastic and committed to creating a warm, caring, and friendly learning environment. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to offer aspirational and collaborative leadership.

How to apply: 

The application can be downloaded or requested via email recruitment@sellyoak-nur.bham.sch.uk.

Informal visits will be held on: Monday 9 June at 3:45pm and Tuesday 17 June at 9:15am. Please contact the School Office on 0121 472 1700 to arrange a visit.  

Please return your completed application to: recruitment@sellyoak-nur.bham.sch.uk

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1 July and Thursday 3 July 2025. Candidates will need to be available for interview on both days.