About us:

 Old Park is a community special school for children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of learning, sensory and health needs. Our children can have behavioural difficulties arising from their condition, and many have communication difficulties. All pupils that attend Old Park School have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). We are at present funded for 154 places in a modern purpose-built school which was built in 2011. 

 Our most recent OFSTED report of May 2024 stated "there had been no change to the School’s overall judgement of Outstanding as a result of this ungraded (Section 8) inspection". 

 Pupil’s standards of attainment are well below age related expectations and the range of assessed attainment is mostly within the pre-subject specific/pre key stage standards criteria. Comparison of academic data demonstrates that pupils make good and outstanding rates of progress throughout the school. More recently, closer analysis of progress towards EHCP outcomes has been carried out and this will continue to be an area of development for the school. 

The school is arranged into four phases as it strives to make each area age appropriate so that pupils enjoy a different experience as they progress through. Within each key stage phase, classes are grouped primarily by pupil need to ensure class teachers can effectively deliver the provision outlined in individual pupil plans. The school also has a complex care team led by the School Nurse who support classes in ensuring health and medical needs are met.

We have a dedicated and enthusiastic staff of Teachers, Teaching assistants, Special Needs Support Workers, Swimming Teacher/Instructor, Family Support Lead, Administrators and other support staff who make up our large team. 

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit our website https://www.oldpark.org/ for more information.

Safeguarding

Old Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This post is subject to medical clearance, and an enhanced Child and Adult DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

It is a criminal offence to apply for and undertake a position for which you are barred from doing so and any such instance will be reported to the police and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 A copy of our school Safeguarding policy can be found at https://www.oldpark.org/Page/Detail/school-policies-1

The Role:

 Post: Deputy Headteacher (Teaching & Learning, Curriculum                                                                                   Assessment)

Job start date: 1 January 2025  

Hours:  Full Time

Salary: Leadership Scale Point 19-23

Contract Type: Permanent

Location:  Old Park School, Thorns Road, Brierley Hill DY5 2JY.

Closing date for applications will be at midnight on 25^th September 2024

Interviews will be held on 7^th October 2024 (TBC)

The Governors of Old Park School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher (Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Assessment). 

 Candidates should have a passion for working with children and young people with SEND, ensuring that every opportunity to promote independence is undertaken.

Summary of the Role:

• To work with the Headteacher in all aspects of leadership and management and to take responsibility for managing and developing teaching and learning across the school.

• To take a central role in assisting the Headteacher and Governing Body to develop our school in accordance with its shared values and our school development plans, procedures, policies and distinctive approaches. Uphold the school’s vision, mission and core values at all times.
• To fulfil the role of Leader of Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Monitoring who will, together with the senior leadership team, work to ensure all pupils reach their fullest potential through a rich and varied curriculum and effective assessment practices.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office for further information on 01384 818905

 If you believe you are the person who can help take our school forward please contact the Headteacher - Miss Tina Partridge on 01384 818905 or email: office1@old-park.dudley.sch.uk for a private and confidential discussion about the role.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

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Attached documents
OPS DHT JD & PS August 2024.pdf