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Teacher

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Pens Meadow School, DY8 5ST
Salary
£23720 to £34665 per annum plus SEN Level2
Closing date
28 Apr 2019
Reference
DudED00006912

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We are a school for children with complex learning difficulties. A significant number of our pupils are also on the autistic spectrum. Since September 2015 we have been operating on a dual site; 65 places 3 -16 years and 40 places 16-19 years.

We pride ourselves on our welcoming ethos through which we support pupils and their families. We offer a personalised approach, challenging all pupils to achieve their potential.

Our success is demonstrated by the results of our LIVING, GROWING, LEARNING vision:

LIVING:
Our encouragement will stimulate full engagement in school life.

We will ensure that partnerships with all stakeholders help us to achieve our goals.

GROWING:
We will develop confident and valued members of our community.

Our pastoral care, guidance and support will be recognised as outstanding.

LEARNING:
We will deliver a personalised curriculum for all our learners within a total communication environment.

All our pupils and staff will have high expectations for themselves and others.

 

Teacher Main Scale + 2 SEN with Whole School Responsibility 

The Governors of Pens Meadow School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic, committed teacher to join our highly successful and dedicated school team from September 2019.

In the first instance this post will be at our Ridge Hill site.

Our staff team are committed to improvement and we believe in high standards, team work and seeking the very best for every child in our care. The school was very pleased with the outcome of our most recent OfSTED inspection in January 2018.

Have you got the skills we are looking for to contribute towards our drive to deliver outstanding provision?

A comprehensive package of training and support is offered by the school to ensure that everyone has the skills required to prepare our pupils for the next stage of their life.

Teacher Main Scale + 2 SEN with Whole School Responsibility to be determined at interview.

Location: Pens Meadow School at Ridge Hill, Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley DY8 5ST and Pens Meadow School at Tiled House Lane, Pensnett DY5 4LN 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Candidates are strongly advised to read the school’s Safeguarding policy on our website. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS.

Informal visits to the school are recommended and warmly welcomed.  Visits will be held on:

Thursday 2nd May 2019 at 9:45am

If you would like to book a visit please contact school office on 01384 818945

Closing Date for applications: Friday 26th April 2019

Interviews will be held on:  Thursday 9th May 2019

NB. We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications have been received.

 

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

 

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/20563/help/. If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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01384 811300
Location
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Mary Stevens Park
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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