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Head of School

Employer
Birmingham City Council
Location
Boldmere Junior School, Cofield Road, Sutton Coldfield B73 5SD
Salary
L16 to L20 £61,166 to £67,364
Closing date
13 Jul 2021

Job Details

Head of School

Salary Range: L16 to L20 £61,166 to £67,364

Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Boldmere Junior School

Cofield Road

Sutton Coldfield

B73 5SD

Telephone Number: 0121 464 3656

Email Address: bdewsbery@boldmere.bham.sch.uk

Job Start Date: Subject to negotiation and notice period required

The vacancy arises upon the retirement of our previous Head of School. The governors at The Federation of Boldmere Schools are looking to appoint an aspirational, highly motivated and experienced professional to help take forward our excellent team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff at the incredibly popular and thriving Junior School. Please note, there

are no internal applications for this role.

We are looking for

• an exceptional classroom practitioner with leadership experience across the primary age range, particularly KS2 to further develop the quality of teaching and learning experiences at our school

• a leader with the ability to promote and achieve high levels of pupil engagement, wellbeing and attainment who will build upon the exemplary standards of our school

• a proactive and dynamic leader who is a determined and resilient professional with a proven track record of successful leadership who can robustly manage and develop a high performing three form entry junior school

• an impressive and inspirational character with the ability to inspire and motivate pupils, staff, parents and governors

• a commitment to working collaboratively

• a leader with a proven track record of successful leadership, delivering results and improving outcomes

• an exceptional leader who has experience of leading and developing children with SEN as we have an additional resource base on site for children with ASC

Our new Head of School will

• play a significant part in the strategic development of the school – including developing all staff, driving improved pupil outcomes through effective use of assessment and continuing to maintain high standards in all areas

• provide strong and effective leadership of teaching and learning

• be responsible for coaching, developing and mentoring staff

• be responsible for supporting pupil development beyond academic outcomes

• be able to demonstrate a proven track record of making a positive impact within a leadership and management role

• work effectively in partnership with the Head of School at Boldmere Infant and Nursery School

• be effectively supported by a strong and dedicated leadership team who work effectively together through a culture of collaborative effort and trust

As a school that is embedded in the community, the role of the Head of School will also carry an additional responsibility for promoting projects, partnerships and initiatives with both governors and the wider school community.

We will offer you

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated team of excellent and supportive staff

• Happy, well-motivated children from diverse backgrounds who are well behaved, proud of their school and work hard

• A commitment to support your continued professional development

• A supportive and committed governing board who are fully engaged in the life of the school and its stated aims and objectives

• A high performing, well established school with a positive and inclusive ethos

• Dedicated leadership time to fulfil duties

• The opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience to prepare for future leadership opportunities

• Support from our Executive Headteacher

Closing Date: 18 June 2021, 12 midday

Prospective candidates are welcome to discuss the post with the Executive Headteacher by phoning the school office on 0121 464 3656 – appointments for in-person visits to the school can also be made at a mutually convenient time.

The application form and details of the job description and specification, along with our expectation of Head of School roles and responsibilities can be downloaded from our website or from the BCC website

All applications to be sent to: bdewsbery@boldmere.bham.sch.uk

Interview times will be communicated week beginning 21 June and are to be held week beginning 28 June 2021.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

BCC is a Living Wage employer

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Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city.

We welcome people from diverse and underrepresented communities and encourage applications from, those with caring responsibilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, neurodivergent, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.   We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Information for applicants with a disability

We are a proud Disability Confident Employer.  We encourage applicants to disclose disabilities, so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Please contact: 0121 675 7070 option 3 (lines open between 8.45am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday).

If you require an application in an alternative format, such as Braille or you are unable to complete an application form via WMJOBS, please contact bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk. When you have completed your application form this can be returned to bccHR@birmingham.gov.uk or for Braille applications these can be posted to, Recruitment Team, 2nd Floor, 10 Woodcock Street, B7 4BG.

The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. 

There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

  • A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
  • An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
  • A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
  • A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
  • A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – that’s being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision.  We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.

Birmingham City Council is a Foundation Living wage employer - known as the Birmingham Living Wage. The Birmingham Living Wage, is determined by the Living Wage Foundation on an annual basis by the Centre of Research in Society Polity at Loughborough University. The current rate can be found at: www.livingwage.org.uk.

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