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Headteacher

Employer: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location: Summerhill School, DY6 9XE
Salary: £83971 to £97273 per annum
Closing date: 21 Apr 2021
Reference: DUDED00009267

Sector: Education
Job Type: Schools / Academies - Leadership Roles, Headteacher
Contract Type: Full time permanent
Working Pattern: Standard
Hours: Full-Time

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SUMMERHILL SCHOOL
Lodge Lane
Kingswinford
West Midlands
DY6 9XE

Tel: 01384 816165

Salary: Group 6: £83,971 - £97,273 (L29 - L35)

Start Date: September 2021

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Due to the promotion of the current post holder, the Governors of Summerhill School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher, who will strategically drive the school forward into its next stage of development. Summerhill is an oversubscribed, high performing 11-16 Local Authority Maintained School within the town of Kingswinford.

You will have:

Big ideas on how to drive the school forward into the future in an inspirational yet empathetic way
The ability to inspire and motivate teams as well as lead by example
A strong understanding of school improvement
Strong strategic 'big picture' leadership that consistently strives to gain the best for each and every student
Excellent communication skills and a visible presence for all stakeholders
The ability to build relationships with parents, other schools and the wider community.
Adept skills to challenge and support in equal measure
The ability to set and deliver aspirational targets and high-quality innovative curriculum provision which meets the needs and interests of our students

We can offer:

Wonderful students who are keen to learn
Dedicated, committed and enthusiastic staff
A proactive and supportive governing body
A positive, caring and supportive school ethos
An opportunity to work in a modern learning environment

School visits will be taking place on:

Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 9:00am
Thursday 1 April 2021 at 9:00am and 11:15am
Monday 19 April 2021 at 12:00pm and 2:00pm (INSET Day, no students in school)
Tuesday 20 April 2021 at 9:00am, 11:15am and 2:00pm

Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Keeley Stone, on 01384 816165 ext. 0373 (kstone@summerhill.dudley.sch.uk) if you would like to arrange a visit, or for an informal conversation with Martyn Palfreyman, current Headteacher.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am on Wednesday 21 April 2021.

Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 28 Thursday 29 April 2021.

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.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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

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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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Website: http://www.dudley.gov.uk/
Telephone: 01384 811300
Location: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Mary Stevens Park
Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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