Deputy Headteacher - Kates Hill Primary - Alternative Provision

We are seeking a high performing, dynamic Deputy Headteacher to lead the development of the primary alternative provision – The Aspire Centre, based at Kates Hill Primary, part of Dudley Academies Trust. This is an exciting and unique opportunity which provides an exciting career development opportunity for the successful candidate.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Headteacher you will assist in providing vision, leadership, and direction for the new centre. You will lead the development of the new centre, set out its strategic objectives and evaluate the centre’s performance. You will identify the priorities for the centre’s continuous improvement and ensure that The Aspire Centre is recognised for best practice in inclusive education. You will be committed to raising standards, ensuring equality of opportunity for all and developing policies and practices.

Kates Hill has access to a rich, relevant curriculum which will motivate and prepare pupils for life, providing a high quality, holistic education for all. The role of The Aspire Centre will be integral to our commitment to nurturing pupils’ aspirations and providing an inclusive learning environment where all children can flourish.

Kates Hill delivers a dynamic values-based education, and the new Aspire Centre will be at the very heart of this. The Trust’s core values permeate everything we do. They promote a culture of support and positivity which allow all children to make appropriate choices and to prepare them for the wider world.

Dudley Academies Trust was formed in September 2017 under the sponsorship of Dudley College of Technology. Our Trust schools are St James Academy, The Link Academy, Pegasus Academy, Beacon Hill Academy and Blowers Green Primary. The Trust when combined with the sponsor, annually supports 8,500 young people aged 4 to 19 years old and employs almost 1,300 staff.

The Trust has ambitious plans to transform education and to provide a first-class education for every single pupil. The Trust is also committed to providing excellent career development and leadership opportunities for all staff.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 12.00. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Interviews will be held on Friday 16th February 2023.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

 Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.