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Headteacher - Silvertrees Academy

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Silvertrees Road, Tipton DY4 7HD
Salary
L15 - L21 (£56,434 - £65,384)
Closing date
16 Apr 2020
Reference
SANDED000003428

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Job Details

Silvertrees Academy is a thriving three-form entry infant school with a nursery and provision for two year olds. Situated in the heart of Tipton, the school serves a diverse multi-cultural community and provides a safe, nurturing environment, where happiness is evident in every classroom. Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, we are seeking to appoint an innovative leader to continue the development of our vibrant school.

Silvertrees Academy has:

  • A very enthusiastic and motivated group of children, who enjoy learning.
  • A highly committed and professional staff team that is well supported by its parents and community.
  • A rich learning environment with high quality resources.
  • A newly formed and highly supportive governing board.

Do you have the vision and ability to lead our unique infant and nursery school with the following skills?

  • Relevant leadership experience in EYFS/ KS1
  • A very clear understanding of what makes an exceptional school and the skills and character required to develop this.
  • The ability to drive the strategic leadership of our school.
  • The ability to engage, inspire and work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
  • The ability to enhance our inclusive culture and bring out the best in our children regardless of their background or ability.
  • The ability to empower others and to further your own knowledge, talent and expertise.

For further information, please download our Headteacher Application Pack which is available from the ‘Key Information’ section on our school website: www.silvertreesacademy.co.uk

It is a requirement that before submitting an application form, potential candidates should visit the school by prior arrangement. Therefore, please contact Matt Longville in the school office on 0121 557 1923 to arrange this.

Closing date: Friday 18th January at 12 noon

Shortlisting date: Monday 21st January

Interview dates: Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th January

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be subject to the enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks including satisfactory references.


Hours:

Full Time

Grade:

L15 - L21 (£56,434 - £65,384)

Location:

Silvertrees Academy, Silvertrees Road, Tipton DY4 7HD

Closing Date:

Friday 18th January 2019 at 12 noon

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Application Pack

Company

Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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