Headteacher

The Brier School provides education for up to 150 young people between 4 and 16 years who have moderate, severe or complex educational needs. We aim to cater for all our pupils' individual needs and to provide a high-quality learning environment. The school was purpose built in February 2004 and the environment has continued to be enhanced to meet the needs of our pupils. The Brier is a very successful school and has a strong reputation in the local community and beyond. This has been recognised through three successive outstanding judgments by Ofsted.

Governors are seeking an exceptional leader for our outstanding school. The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working with children with relevant SEN(D) and their families;
• Experienced in motivating staff and leading by example;
• Committed to school improvement through a collaborative approach, including work with other schools;
• Clear thinking in establishing and developing the school’s priorities and targets that will make a difference to our young people; 
• Flexible and positive about change; 
• Knowledgeable and have an understanding of school’s finances.

The Brier School will provide:

• A dedicated, friendly and hardworking team of staff; 
• A committed and experienced leadership team; 
• The opportunity to work with our brilliant young people; 
• A Governing Body which is committed to your ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to work with a range of partners and developing a collaborative approach to school improvement.

The Brier School values equalities and diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment practices, including an enhanced DBS check.

To apply online please visit https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/44670/head-teacher/

Closing date for applications:  Thursday 29 November 2018
Interviews for applicants: Thursday 13 December and Friday 14th December 2018

NB: We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.

For further information please contact Mrs R Logan on 01384 816000 or email rlogan@brier.dudley.sch.uk

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

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The Brier School, Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8QN