Head Teacher

The Dormston School offers students of all abilities the opportunity to learn and achieve in every aspect of school life within a caring, happy and safe environment. We are committed to ensuring that our students are equipped with the knowledge and character attributes required to make informed decisions about their career and education aspirations beyond school.

The Dormston School is an Ofsted Grade 2 rated secondary school based in Dudley, West Midlands. Our school is a mixed gender 11-16 community school of 1,111 students. We are seeking to appoint a new Head Teacher who will have the ability to consolidate and build upon our current successes and continue to improve the school further on our journey towards becoming an outstanding school.

The school enjoys an enviable reputation locally, which is reflected in our being over-subscribed through first choice applications alone. At a time when many schools are facing financial and staffing constraints, The Dormston School offers a highly skilled, motivated and experienced staff and leadership team, a wonderful learning environment and a strong financial position. The new Head Teacher will therefore be joining us at an exciting time and will be supported in shaping the future of the school by a passionate and committed Governing Board. The successful candidate will have no limitations on their scope of thought or ideas other than to ensure that the school continues to thrive and flourish.

Head Teacher
Salary: L33 to L39 (£86,435 to £100,072)
Location: Dormston School, Mill Bank, Sedgley, DY3 1SN

Required for January 2019 the Governors of Dormston School are seeking to appoint an aspirational and inspirational Head Teacher who will:

• continue to improve our academic results;
• provide inspirational leadership, ensuring delivery of academic excellence through the highest possible standards of teaching and learning;
• consolidate and continue to develop our community links and collaborative networks;
• strengthen and improve upon our reputation as a caring, nurturing and inclusive school;
• maintain high aspirations for students, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to face the challenges of the ever-changing world.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school in order to view the exciting opportunities we have to offer.

School tours will be available on Thursday 24 May 2018. Please contact Mrs Karen Otton on 01384 816395 or kotton@dormston.dudley.sch.uk if you wish to visit the school.

Closing Date: Sunday 3 June 2018 at Midnight.

Dormston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that this post is subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance and ID/qualification checks.

To apply for this post, please apply via - https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/35490/head-teacher/

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