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Headteacher - St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Salary
£55,064 - £63,806
Closing date
16 Apr 2020
Reference
SOLED000003201

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Job Details

£55064.00 - £63806.00 p.a. Incremental progression is dependent on performance.

Hours:

37.0 Hours per Week

HEADTEACHER

St. George and St. Teresa Catholic Primary School

SALARY: L14 – L20

£55,064 - £63,806

Full Time - Permanent

Starting: 1 September 2019 or as soon as possible

School Roll: 242 children.

St George and St Teresa School is a one-form entry Catholic primary school serving the parishes of St George and St Teresa in Bentley Heath and Blessed Robert Grissold in Balsall Common.

Our long-serving, dedicated and successful Headteacher is retiring. The Governors are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher who is passionate about primary education within the context of the Catholic Church. Our new Headteacher will have the vision and drive to continue to move our school forward, supported by the ambitious team of governors, to deliver excellent outcomes for all the children we teach and to take our school in new and exciting directions.

As the leader of our school, you will inspire, encourage and coach our dedicated team of teachers and support staff to achieve the best they can with and for our children.

We are also seeking a committed and energetic person who will:

• Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupils’ achievement, with learning at the centre of strategic vision, resource management and financial planning

• Promote excellence, inclusion and high expectations

• Encourage innovation and growth within the school so that children achieve their full potential

• Maintain the existing Outstanding Catholic ethos that exists within our school

• Have a proven track record of raising standards, improving Teaching and Learning, and leading and implementing whole school initiatives

• Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and a strong personal work ethic

• Appreciate the role of the school in the wider community and bring a broader perspective to the strategic development and continuous improvement of the school

We want each child to make the best progress that they can whilst they are in our inclusive and forward-thinking school to develop their inner belief and self-confidence, rooted in our Catholic faith, so that they are well-equipped for the next stage of their life journey.

Advert Contact Details:

Closing date: Monday 25th February 2019 12 noon

Shortlisting: Thursday 28th February 2019

Interviews: Thursday 7th March and Friday 8th March 2019

If you are interested in the position, or would like to arrange an informal visit please obtain further information and an application form from:

Mrs Alison Vining, Clerk to the Governors. Telephone: 07971 265702. Email: avining@solgrid.org.uk

St. George and St. Teresa Catholic Primary School has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull

Solihull is regarded as a popular and vibrant place to live in the UK. As one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, almost two thirds of our borough is designated as green belt. We have over 1,500 acres of parks across the borough, with 16 Green Flag Awards. Solihull is very well connected, with great transport links such as the M40, M42 and M6 all close by, and an excellent rail network, plus, of course, an international airport. We are home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World Birmingham, and the Resorts World Arena.

It is an exciting time for Solihull, although we are a relatively small local authority (c. 6000 employees), we still have ambitious plans including the development of UK Central and HS2.

Here at Solihull Council, we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision and as such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.

Both Smarter Ways of Working and Employee Wellbeing are key Council Priorities.

The transition to Smarter Ways of Working has presented us with the opportunity to re-think how and where we work. With the option to access portable technology, dependent upon the requirements of the role, a lot of our people are not bound to a single workplace or traditional ways of working, with many choosing to spend a good proportion of their week working from home.

tomOur people told us that they value flexibility, and that choice enables them to have a better work-life balance, manage family responsibilities, enhance their personal wellbeing, and continue to deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Solihull.

Our people are our number one asset, and our aim is to have a healthy, happy engaged and thriving workforce.

Wellbeing is at the heart of our employee offer and we are a bronze accredited West Midlands Combined Authority Thrive at Work employer.  This recognises our commitment and action in support of employee wellbeing; we are currently working towards silver accreditation.

Unpaid carers carry out a key role within our community and know that this can be challenging when combined with employment.  Our Carer’s Policy and the ongoing support we give to our employees has resulted in us winning Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.

We will offer you:

  • A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment;
  • Competitive salaries including, for those at the top of their scale, the opportunity to receive a non-consolidated lump sum;
  • A range of flexible working options;
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service in addition to public holidays with an opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days' holiday per year;
  • A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles);
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities;
  • A range of family friendly policies;
  • Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For roles eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check this will be indicated in the advert and supporting recruitment documents.  Where the post involves working with children, other vulnerable groups or in a position of trust it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further guidance is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf

Please note, where sufficient numbers of applications are received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.

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Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom

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