Successful candidate required to start if possible on 1st January 2021

Salary: Leadership Pay Range L26 to L30 (£75,936 to £83,757 p.a - pay award pending)

Do you have ambition for every child? The University of Wolverhampton Multi Academy Trust is seeking to find an inspirational, strategic Head of School with a proven record of impact and success to join us from January 2021 at Smestow School. You will be ambitious for every child to achieve his or her full potential, to have a strong sense of belonging and community, and to participate in learning and enrichment. You will build on our success, and continue the constant drive for improvement in standards, achievements and aspirations of all its students.

Based in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, Smestow School was established in 1964 and is an 11-18 learning community with a strong commitment to improving its comprehensive education across the school including its sixth form. You will work extremely closely with our sister Academy, Wednesfield High Academy in Wolverhampton to provide an outstanding post 16 offer to students.

You will be supported by the Trust Executive Headteacher to continue with the forward momentum that is evident within the Academy. You will receive the support, challenge, belief and encouragement of a successful, forward thinking and highly capable Trust; the University of Wolverhampton Multi Academy Trust.

You will understand the principles of, and be able to lead creativity in delivering outstanding Curriculum provision and the highest possible quality of teaching and learning. You will be approachable and resilient for our dynamic staff team, who will need to see that you are committed to role modelling outstanding practice and leadership. You will value others opinions and take people with you. A good understanding of the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework is essential, understanding how this is translated into practice.

You will be given the staff, the finance, the students and the Academy, if you feel that you can give the commitment, drive and support then we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from serving Headteachers and Deputy Heads. We are looking for a leader with the following qualities:

• Creativity and innovation with a proven track record of successful leadership
• A strategic, pro-active thinker with a clear vision for the future
• A passion for learning and for transforming the lives of children through education
• A commitment to working collaboratively to motivate and inspire
• A desire for excellence
• Ability to challenge and empower staff and students to aspire to the highest academic achievements
• A commitment to nurturing the whole child and providing a rounded education experience encompassing different personal and learning needs
• A clear vision for engagement and collaboration with governors, parents and the wider school community to make lasting improvements to the school

Further information is available in the candidate pack which you can download on the link below.

To apply please visit https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/82211/head-of-school-smestow-school/ and click the orange Apply button.

Visits to the school can be accommodated and will be arranged in line with social distancing guidelines.

Closing date: Midday, Monday 12th October 2020

A two- part selection process will take place for this post as outlined below:

Part 1 – Wednesday 21st October 2020
Part 2 – Thursday 22nd October 2020

Should you wish to discuss this position or to arrange a visit to Smestow School please contact Clive Jones, Trust Executive Headteacher by email at cjones@uwmat.co.uk or call 07799 327932.

UWMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check and evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

Due to Covid-19 some elements of the recruitment process may take place virtually.