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Headteacher - Oakham Primary School

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Darby's Hill Road, Tividale, Oldbury B69 1SG
Salary
L18 - L24 £60,755 - £70,370 (starting point and additional allowance negotiable)
Closing date
8 Feb 2019
Reference
SANDED000003492

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Oakham Primary School.

Sandwell

Date posted: February 2019

Start date: September 2019

Contract type: Full Time

Salary: L18– L24 (starting point and additional allowance negotiable) Group 3 Contract term: Permanent 

Due to the retirement of our current headteacher, we are looking to appoint an inspirational leader with a passion for learning.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated leader, who will work in close collaboration with all stakeholders to continue to develop our outstanding school. If you are passionate about education and insist on a first-class education for all pupils, we would love to hear from you. 

The successful candidate will have;

A proven track record of successful leadership at a deputy head or headteacher level.

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.

The skills and ambition to promote excellent teaching and learning.

A clear vision that will motivate and enthuse staff and pupils.

The initiative to promote new and innovative ideas.

We can offer you

A vibrant school with a welcoming and forward-thinking approach.

A dedicated and highly professional staff team and a governing body that is committed to your professional development.

A research-based approach to professional learning, that builds capacity from within

Oakham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure & Barring Service. Please visit the school website to view our safeguarding policy at: http://www.oakhamprimary.org.uk/

 

 

Visits to our school have been arranged for 14:00 on Wednesday 30th January or 9:15 on Thursday 31st January and are warmly encouraged. Visits should be confirmed by contacting Mrs D Butler on 01384 254368. Any queries can be answered via the same contact.

Please use the attached Sandwell local authority application form. We are unable to consider applications not submitted on this form.

Closing date for applications: 1.00pm on Wednesday 6th February 2019

Interviews: Friday 8th March 2019 

Completed application forms should be returned to:

Mrs D Butler (School Business Manager)

Oakham Primary School

Darbys Hill Road Tividale Oldbury B69 1SG

E:Mail:  school.office@oakham.sandwell.sch.uk

 

Hours:

Full Time

Grade:

L18 - L24 £60,755 - £70,370 (starting point and additional allowance negotiable)

Location:

Oakham Primary School, Darby's Hill Road, Tividale, Oldbury B69 1SG

Closing Date:

6th February 2019 at 1.00pm

Supporting documents
Job Description and Personnel Specification
Application Form

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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