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drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust, Paganel Primary School Headteacher
Location: Swinford Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5TG
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: Full-Time
Salary: £78,702.00 - £91,158.00
Closing Date: 4.00pm, Mon 12th Oct, 2026
Interviews: w/c 19 October 2026
Start Date: January 2027 (we would consider an Easter 2027 start)
About This Role
Paganel Primary School is a two-form entry primary school and nursery serving pupils aged 3 to 11 located in the central area of Birmingham.
The school joined drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust on 1 February 2024 and has continued to build upon its strong foundations as part of a collaborative and ambitious family of schools. Paganel has a well-established reputation for supporting children with additional needs and creating an environment in which inclusion is embedded into every aspect of school life. Effective systems and practices enable staff to identify and respond to pupils’ needs swiftly ensuring that every child is supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was judged Good.
Strong partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community are central to the school’s success. The school is committed to listening to and working alongside families, ensuring that it remains responsive to the diverse needs and aspirations of the community it serves.
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As part of drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust, Paganel is supported by committed Trustees, experienced executive leaders and a highly skilled central team who work in partnership with school leaders to secure the very best outcomes for pupils. Access to specialist expertise in school improvement, inclusion, finance, people, estates, IT, safeguarding and operational services provides leaders with both support and challenge, enabling them to focus on delivering exceptional education. This collaborative and values-led approach fosters innovation, professional growth and continuous improvement, whilst offering the benefits of being part of a strong, ambitious and supportive network of schools.
We are seeking an exceptional senior leader, either an experienced Headteacher or an accomplished Deputy Headteacher aspiring to their first headship, who shares our commitment to excellence, inclusion and transforming life chances for children.
We offer a competitive salary, a range of employee benefits, the opportunity to join the Teachers Pension Scheme and a strong sense of shared moral purpose to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.
We prioritise staff wellbeing and are deeply committed to investing in staff at every level of our organisation through clear professional development pathways and opportunities.


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Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Executive Director of School Improvement to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
This information pack has been developed to provide you with a summary of all of the information you need to consider when applying for this position. Within the pack, you will find a Job Description, a Person Specification, a brief summary of the Trust and details of how to apply for this post. We hope it will inspire you to join us.
Please note: In line with Safer Recruitment Practice, a minimum of two references will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to interview. One reference must be the candidate’s current/most recent employer. The Trust is absolutely committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults through its safer recruitment processes. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.
As part of our due diligence an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates
Link to apply for the role - www.drbignitemat.org/jobs
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Headteacher Pack.pdf
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