Assistant Headteacher - i/c Upper School

Assistant Headteacher – i/c Upper School

Leadership Scale L6-L10

Full Time - Permanent

Commencing: September 2023

Closing Date: 24th April 2023 @ 12:00pm

Interviews scheduled for 2nd May 2023

Previous applicants need not apply

An excellent opportunity has come up at our school in Solihull that caters for, educates and nurtures children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

 This is a challenging and important post requiring a teacher / leader of the highest calibre. The successful candidate must have the ability to support and work with the Headteacher and SLT in all aspects of school improvement and will have a key responsibility to sustain and develop our Inclusive Ethos, within our Upper School, Years 8-11.

This is an exciting time to join us as we are looking for an ambitious teacher who wants to help lead the school from Requires Improvement to Good.

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant experience of successful leadership at a whole school level.
• Experience of SEMH pupils.
• Involvement in school development and evaluation
• Taken a lead on inclusion or curriculum initiatives that have contributed to raising educational standards
• Promoted, organised and led staff training and development.
• Knowledge and experience of Special Educational Needs and effective learning for children with barriers to learning
• A clear understanding about school improvement issues
• The ability to determine priorities and manage time effectively
• Knowledge of and potential to build positive and effective programmes for staff development in particular developing coaching and mentoring

Candidates should also:

• Play a lead role in the day to day management of the school.
• This role is both operational and strategic however much of the school day will be spent with the pupils.
• Display excellent leadership and inter-personal skills with children and with adults.
• Have an ability to work both as a member of a supportive team and alone
• Be highly organised and demonstrate strong management skills.
• Be committed to making a difference to the future of our pupils.
• Have extensive experience of delivering exceptional teaching.

 Benefits of working with Castlewood School

 The successful candidate will:

·          Have the opportunity to develop once settled in post

·          Have opportunities for promotion within a growing Multi Academy Trust

·          Receive additional benefits that include:

• Staff Laptop
• Access to sports equipment
• Pension scheme

 To Apply

Please follow the link https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141171/EDV-2023-CS-12280 and complete an application form.

Further information

Closing date is 24th April 2023, at 12 noon, shortlisting will be completed on the afternoon of this date, therefore applications received after the deadline will not be included. Interviews are scheduled to take place 2nd May 2023

For a further discussion about this position or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Trevor Scott (Headteacher) 0121 748 9760.

Castlewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a rigorous, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all references obtained will be checked upon for authenticity and accuracy.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will be undertaken for all prospective shortlisted candidates

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community.