Headteacher
Kates Hill Primary
Dudley
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 3 school ISR L18-L24 (£58,677 - £67,963)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2017
- Apply by:
- 22 June 2016
Job overview
Kates Hill Community Primary is a school rated “Good” by Ofsted at our last inspection, and we are motivated to be better. Our motto is “Believe to Achieve” and we are looking for a determined, organised and committed Headteacher to ensure this echoes through our staff, pupils and community.
The governing body are looking to appoint an inspirational, driven and considerate Headteacher with a strong track record of senior leadership.
Our children would like a Headteacher who:
- Makes school a fulfilling, safe and fun place to learn
- Is a good listener, values their ideas and helps them to realise their potential
- Is personable, approachable and caring to them and their community
We will offer:
- An exciting professional opportunity within a well-resourced teaching environment
- Happy, confident and hard-working pupils who are eager to learn
- Hard-working, committed and motivated staff
- A supportive and focussed governing body
- Strong family and community partnerships
- A healthy financial position and budget
- A supportive collaborative trust of 6 local schools committed to becoming stronger together
Visits to the school are welcomed and strongly recommended during weeks commencing 6th and 13th June 2016 by appointment with the school office.
Information packs and information on how to apply are available from the school office and can be obtained by calling 01384 818700.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Thursday 23rd June 2016
Interviews: Thursday 7th and Friday 8th July 2016
Kates Hill Community Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to appointment.
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Kate’s Hill Community Primary School
Peel Street
Dudley
West Midlands
DY2 7HP
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About Kates Hill Primary
Kates Hill is a large primary school situated in central Dudley, serving over 400 pupils.
At its last inspection, the school successfully retained its ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement. The Trust is building on this positive culture to create a thriving learning community which is now on its journey to outstanding.
Kates Hill stands out for the amount of outdoor learning that takes place. Forest School is all about building skills and confidence through regular sessions in the outdoors or outdoor classroom, where children can learn about the natural environment while tackling new challenges and gaining new experiences. The school also benefits from having an edible playground, where children can help to grow and pick fruit and vegetables.
Like all of the schools within Dudley Academies Trust, Kates Hill benefits from a comprehensive range of support from the Trust’s Central Team, covering everything from Teaching & Learning to Estates Management, IT, Safeguarding and Staff Development.
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