Deputy Headteacher

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Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher.

Halesowen C of E Primary School is looking for a leader who is passionate about education. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to give all of our children the best start in life. Are you hardworking, highly motivated, and ambitious?

Hours: Permanent, Full time

Salary Scale: L8 to L12

Salary: £56,082 to £61,882 (pay rise pending)

We Are Looking For

• Someone who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A person who puts the needs of our children first and supports our children and families within our strong Christian ethos.
• Someone who is committed to working with a diverse community, fostering excellent relationships with children and parents.
• A candidate with a strategic, whole school perspective who can help us on our development journey.
• Someone who is willing to learn new things, reflecting and always developing.
• A confident person who can work from their own initiative, make decisions, and doesn’t shy away from responsibility.
• A person who is prepared to be challenged every day but looks forward to making a difference to the lives of our fantastic young people.
  
  
  

We can offer you a position at a school where no two days are the same, as they are filled with both challenges and achievements. We place high priority on staff well-being and reducing workload. As a church school we have a strong Christian ethos where children are respectful of all faiths and cultures. This school is a harmonious, happy place to work.

When Asked, Staff Said The Following

“Halesowen C of E is a great place to work as all the staff support each other- there is always someone to ask, someone to listen…”

“Halesowen C of E gives you the opportunity to make a difference- providing children with experiences that they may not have the chance to have at home. Our children’s enthusiasm and love make all the hard work worth it.”

We warmly welcome visits to the school so you can feel the family atmosphere and decide if this is a place you would like to work. Please contact the school office on 01384 818885.

“Pupils enjoy attending school. They say that they feel safe and that teachers look after them.” Ofsted 2022

‘One pupil said: “The best thing about Halesowen is the staff, because they treat us like their family.” SIAMS ‘Outstanding’ 2017

How to apply?

• Read the advert, job description and person specification thoroughly and decide if Halesowen C of E is a place where you would like to work.
• Visit the school
• Complete the application electronically through http://www.wmjobs.co.uk
• Include a short letter of application about you as a person and why you think you would be a good deputy at Halesowen C of E. Also complete the table on the person specification to demonstrate how you at least meet the essential criteria.
  
  
  

Visits to the school- Please call the school office to book a visit. We are hoping to be able to show people round one to one so we can have that personal connection.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 17th October at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Friday 18th October

Interview and lesson observations: - Week beginning 21st October

References will be sought for the short-listed candidates as part of the recruitment process.

If you have any queries, then please contact the school on 01384 818885 We look forward to meeting you soon and receiving your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue, then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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Attached documents

Deputy Head Job Description

Deputy Head Person Specification

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Website

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Telephone

01384 811300

Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1HF

United Kingdom