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# Lichfield school begins process to appoint new headteacher
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-school-begins-process-to-appoint-new-headteacher/
- Published: 2025-08-27T06:10:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-26T13:46:54.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield school has begun the recruitment process to find a new headteacher.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Education, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

A LICHFIELD school has begun the recruitment process to find a new headteacher.

The Friary School is seeking a replacement for Matt Allman after he confirmed he would step down to take up a role with the Primitas Learning Partnership.

[An advert for the post](https://friaryschool.co.uk/2025/08/26/vacancy-headteacher/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMao3RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHj942RW4NGOdhspLBZG9XujQ2-DIqWqw1MHWkQbaKgkOudO8zBmw1Fv0KNTC%5Faem%5FqyBstnIbAntHZER0idnvFQ&ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk) – with a salary between £96,673 and £114,759 – said the new head was expected to start in January 2026.

It added:

> “This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader to create a lasting legacy in one of the highest performing schools in the country.”

Interviews for the post are expected to take place on 15th and 16th September.