Headteacher

Queen Victoria Primary School is a well-established three-form entry primary school within Dudley Local Authority.

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher Governors are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to take up post in September 2018.

We are looking for an inspirational and aspirational Headteacher with the vision, drive and ambition to make a real difference to the lives of our children, our staff and our community. We do not seek a school merely with an Ofsted judgement of ‘Outstanding;’ but rather a school that is ‘excellent in all regards’.

You are invited to submit an application using the link below. Please also include a covering letter in support of your application outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meet our person specification. Please do not include a C.V.

This is an exciting time to join our school and contribute to its future success. Visits to our school are encouraged. Please contact Mrs P Jones, School Office, to arrange a visit on 01384 814356.

Further details about the school are available on the school website.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven leadership and management skills
• A clear vision to develop and lead our school with staff, children, parents and governors
• A commitment to ensuring the environment for teaching and learning empowers both children and staff to achieve their highest potential
• A clear commitment to promoting a culture of creativity in teaching and learning
• Have knowledge and experience of best practice and procedures in school for safeguarding children and young people.

In return we can offer:

• A school with excellent relationships between children and staff
• A talented and hardworking staff team
• A supportive and encouraging Governing Body.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Patricia Jones on 01384 814356 or email pjones@queen-vic.dudley.sch.uk to arrange a date to visit the school.

We adhere to robust safeguarding procedures and the post will be dependent upon an enhanced DBS disclosure and at least two suitable written references

Our children and community are precious to us – their safety and well-being are a priority at all times.

To apply for this post, please use the following link - https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/27140/headteacher/

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th March 2018

School Viewings: Wednesday 28th February at 9am
Friday 2nd March at 12.45pm

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd March (dates are provisional)

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 P Jones on 01384 814356 or email pjones@queen-vic.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.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk .

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