Head of School
Grestone Academy
Birmingham
- Expired
- Salary:
- L22 - L28 £65,363 - £75,708
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2016
- Apply by:
- 16 November 2016
Job overview
(A suitable job share opportunity will be considered)
Grestone Academy is a 3 - 11 primary school with 680 students on role.
Grestone Academy has embarked on its school improvement journey and in June 2015 was judged a 'RI' academy, a step up from its previous 'Special Measures' judgement. The academy are very proud of the achievements they have made in a short amount of time and are now seeking to employ a visionary and passionate Head of School to continue the journey of improvement.
The post will offer a unique opportunity to work in an exciting partnership with the Executive Principal of Hamstead Hall Academy to further raise standards across all key stages.
The Directors are looking to appoint an ambitious Head of School with the experience and confidence to deliver on school improvement.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Provide strong, focused and professional leadership
- Promote excellent standards of teaching
- Ensure a continued rise in academic achievement
- Develop an innovative and inspiring curriculum
- Uphold the inclusive principles that are integral to our ethos.
This post will suit an experienced Headteacher/Head of School looking for exciting new challenges or exceptional deputies who are ready for headship. You will need to provide evidence of an outstanding 'track record' to date. You will need to be a child centred leader who would relish the opportunity to collaborate with our aspirational families.
We recommend that you visit the academy to meet the Executive Principal and gain a full understanding of the academy's context. For further details and application form contact Pam Mole on 0121 386 7510 or email: molep@hamsteadhall.com
Attached documents
About Grestone Academy
- Grestone Academy
- Grestone Avenue, Handsworth Wood, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B20 1ND
- United Kingdom
Grestone Academy is a mixed primary for children aged 3-11, located in Birmingham, West Midlands. The school became an academy on 1 October 2013, governed by a local governing body that includes parents, members of staff and representatives from its sponsor, Hamstead Hall Academy Trust.
In January 2016, Grestone Academy opened its Nursery which is open to pupils for 15 hours free childcare per week the term after children turn 3. We also offer 30 hour places for free to working parents.
Grestone Academy offers two forms of childcare facilities, which operate before and after the school day.
Headteacher
Deborah Steen
Values and Vision
Perseverance, respect, independence, diversity and excellence (PRIDE) are the key values of Grestone Academy. All pupils are encouraged to enjoy learning, and develop their abilities and skills to the highest possible level in a safe and secure environment. The school aims to ensure that each pupil acquires effective learning skills, understands the need for healthy living, and feels good about themselves and others. Teachers believe these skills will maximise potential to achieve academic and social success.
Every student at Grestone Academy is expected to maintain an attendance level of 100%. The school stresses that it is the responsibility of everyone in the school community – parents, students, staff and governors – to help achieve this. Attendance of all students is closely monitored.
Ofsted report
"This is a large and happy school. It welcomes pupils from a rich mix of cultures and backgrounds. Leaders and staff build very good relationships with them. They work hard to support pupils. The school is inclusive. It is a safe and welcoming community."
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