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Headteacher

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Woodsetton School, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY3 1BY
Salary
£52,643 - £71,590 per annum
Closing date
5 Nov 2019
Reference
DudED00007826

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WILL YOU BE WOODSETTON’S NEXT INSPIRATIONAL HEADTEACHER?

The governing board are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Headteacher to lead our wonderful primary special school. The successful candidate must be passionately committed to ensuring that Woodsetton provides the best possible education for our children. The school caters for pupils with a range of complex needs and they join us at different stages of their primary schooling.

WE WILL OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our amazing children
  • To lead a school that was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in 2016 with ambition to become ‘Outstanding’
  • A dedicated team of teachers, support workers and specialist staff who share the same passion for ensuring that every child achieves their potential
  • A committed senior leadership team with high expectations of themselves, staff and pupils
  • A governing board that provides key support and challenge
  • Parents who are highly supportive of the school and are proud of the achievements of their children

WE WANT A CANDIDATE WHO:

  • Has vision and credibility and who will be an inspirational leader for the whole school community
  • Is passionate about providing pupils with the best possible learning opportunities and life enhancing experiences
  • Cares deeply about all pupils and will be a strong advocate for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
  • Can develop a trusting and supportive working relationship with staff that fosters their confidence and inspires and challenges them to further achievement
  • Is able to sustain and develop positive relationships with parents, carers, local schools and community organisations
  • Is committed to excellence in all they do

WHY WORK IN DUDLEY?

  • We are part of a community of Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ special schools
  • Dudley borough is packed full of great places to visit, award winning attractions, fascinating museums, beautiful parks and nature reserves, and a canal network that provides a stunning ‘green corridor’ through the urban landscape
  • Dudley is within easy reach of the beautiful Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside, the Merry Hill Shopping Centre and the many attractions within the city of Birmingham

VISITS TO SCHOOL

Visits to Woodsetton are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by appointment. Please contact Mrs Sue Plowman to arrange a visit on 01384 818265 or by email to splowman@woodsetton.dudley.sch.uk

OUR SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

Woodsetton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant safer recruitment checks. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Closing date: Monday 4th November 2019 at 12.00 noon

Any application received after this date will not be accepted.

Shortlisting of applicants: Tuesday 12th November 2019

Candidates chosen for the shortlist will be notified as soon as possible afterwards. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified.

Interview dates: Tuesday 26th November 2019

Application and Selection Process

This vacancy is for a Headteacher to start in April 2020 or earlier if possible

The starting salary will be in the range of:

Group 3 ISR L18 - L24 (starting salary will be in the range of £52,643 - £71,590)

Your application should be completed with reference to the job description and person specification, but we would ask that you limit your further information to two sides of A4.

The selection panel will take into consideration the qualifications and skills of each applicant as well as their previous experience and personal attributes.

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; WM Jobs If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

The Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Supporting documents
Woodsetton School HT JD.docx
Woodsetton HT Person Spec October 2019.docx

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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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Location
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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