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Headteacher - Castle Bromwich Infant School

Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Castle Bromwich Infant School
Salary
£60,755 - £70,370
Closing date
28 Mar 2019
Reference
SOLED000003251

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Job Details

£60755.00 - £70370.00 p.a. Incremental progression is dependent on performance.

Hours:

32.5 Hours per Week

Due to the retirement of our current outstanding Headteacher, the Governors wish to recruit an experienced, inspirational and ambitious individual who is committed to high standards of education. From September 2019 we are looking for someone who can demonstrate leadership and management skills compatible with our schools vision, mission and values.

Who we are:

We are a four form infant and nursery maintained school in the heart of the Castle Bromwich community with children ranging from two to seven years of age.

As the lead Teaching School we are committed to working collaboratively with 9 other local schools as part of the Unity Teaching School Alliance.

At Castle Bromwich Infant & Nursery School we want all our pupils, parents & staff to feel safe, valued, happy, included and nurtured.

Our aim is for all children to be able to be independent, critical thinkers who enjoy their learning and are able to succeed. We feel we can do this by providing a creative, inspiring, challenging and exciting curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.

We strive to achieve this vision by working closely with parents, carers, governors and the wider community to encourage our children to be the best that they can be and to “Reach for the Stars”.

We are looking for someone who:

• An inspirational, progressive and empathetic leader able to capture the hearts of our children and the respect of our parents

• Has an outstanding track record in Educational Leadership with proven success and demonstrable impact

• Is able to think strategically, analytically and creatively with due regard for accountability

• Has the vision, drive, innovation and commitment to add to the strengths of our Strategic Leadership Team

• Demonstrates commitment to continuous improvement in the development of people and systems in order to raise achievement of staff and students

What we can offer:

• A strong senior leadership team and a committed, passionate staff

• A supportive Governing Body who help drive and challenge this forward thinking school

• Happy, enthusiastic and well behaved children who love their time in school

• An inclusive and nurturing environment

• Supportive parents who work in close partnership with the school

• A school with an excellent reputation and very high standards

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.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We are holding Open Days for visits on:

• Tuesday 19th March 2019 (afternoon only)

• Thursday 21st March 2019 (morning only)

• Monday 25th March 2019 (all day)

Please telephone the school office to make an appointment on 0121 747 3369.

Email your completed application form to s11shewlett@cbins.solihull.sch.uk or by post to:

Miss S Hewlett

Castle Bromwich Infant & Nursery School

Green Lane

Castle Bromwich

Birmingham

B36 0BX

References will be requested prior to interview.

Completed applications to be received by no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 26th March 2019

Shortlisting: Successful Candidates will be notified by Friday 29th March 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 8th April 2019

This post will require a Disclosure and Barring check.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

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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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0121 704 6000
Location
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Manor Square
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom

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