Brockmoor Primary School is looking to appoint a new Head Teacher from January 2020. We are a two form entry school catering for pupils from 3-11 years that is situated within the borough of Dudley in the heart of the Black Country.

The school has served the local community since 1887 and many families have attended the school for several generations. Brockmoor is an area that faces many challenges for its young people, but equally demonstrates a strong community spirit and the pupils, parents and staff are justly proud of our diverse heritage.

Our Governors are looking for a new Head Teacher who:

• Maintains the vision and values of the school and builds upon our current successes and strengths;
• Provides dynamic strategic leadership, focused on continual improvement;
• Shares our values and who works with a strong sense of moral purpose;
• Leads, collaborates with and empowers our staff;
• Drives the development of a curriculum that both engages and challenges our children;
• Continues to build partnerships with organisations in our community and works collaboratively with other schools;
• Strives for ambitious standards for all pupils within a nurturing and inclusive environment;
• Inspires our pupils to reach their full potential;
• Promotes the wellbeing of all members of the school community;
• Is visible, approachable and will rise to a challenge;
• Has personal integrity and is not afraid to challenge when appropriate in the best interests of our children;
• Understands our community and the challenges we face.

Our pupils are looking for a new Head teacher who:

• Visits their classrooms and is visible and approachable;
• Delivers fun, exciting learning assemblies;
• Understands them and their needs;
• Rewards and recognises their achievements and hard work;
• Keeps them safe, happy and learning.

The School can offer:
 An able, stable staff team who are willing to embrace change and are deeply invested in our school values;
 Well behaved and well-mannered children who are enthusiastic about their learning at Brockmoor, Ofsted report 2019 supports this view;
 A brand new nursery opening in Summer 2019 which offers wraparound care and has 6 enhanced places in the afternoon supported by staff from Specialist Early Years Service (SEYS);
 A close and collaborative working relationship with our Specialist Nursery Unit that accommodates 20 children and is fully staffed by SEYS;
 An established nurture programme run by our Senior Learning Mentor which includes a breakfast club, programme of Forest Schools sessions and our Weekly Sunshine Club for parents with children below school age;
 A dedicated Pastoral Care Team. Ofsted report 2019 stated “Vulnerable pupils with a wide range of complex needs are exceptionally well supported by the highly skilled pastoral team at Brockmoor”;
 An active and supportive Parent Voice team who work alongside the school to fund raise, run a full calendar of events for the children and offer challenge and insight on what we do well and what we could do better;
 A healthy school budget;
 A relatively modern site opened in 1994 with an ongoing investment programme.

Please download recruitment pack for more information about us and the job role.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so that you can see for yourself what makes Brockmoor Primary School special.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

There will be an open day on Tuesday 21st May 2019 for candidates to visit. We are happy to accommodate visits other days if you cannot make the open day. Please email tparsons@brockmoor.dudley.sch.uk or telephone 01384 816635 and ask for Tracey Parsons or Beverley Manning to make an appointment to visit.

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