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Headteacher

Woodsetton School

Dudley, West Midlands

Salary:
Group 3 ISR L18 – L24 Starting salary will be in the range of £59,857 - £68,643. Relocation cost contribution allowance available subject to negotiation.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2018 or earlier if possible
Apply by:
2 February 2018

Job overview

Relocation cost contribution allowance available subject to negotiation.
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WILL YOU BE WOODSETTON’S NEXT INSPIRATIONAL HEADTEACHER?

Following the retirement of our respected and long serving Headteacher, the Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Headteacher to lead our successful primary special school.  You will be passionately committed to ensure that Woodsetton provides the best possible education to our pupils.  The school caters for pupils with MLD and speech, language and communication disorders and pupils join us at different stages of their primary schooling and quickly settle in to Woodsetton life.

WE WILL OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

  • the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of all our brilliant and amazing children who enjoy their School
  • to lead a school which was judged as ‘Good’ after the most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2016 with ambition to become ‘Outstanding ’
  • a dedicated team of teachers, support workers and specialist staff who share the same passion for ensuring that every child achieves their potential at school and beyond
  • a committed  Senior Leadership Team with high expectations of themselves, staff and pupils
  • a Governing body which provides key support and challenge
  • parents who are proud of the achievements of their children

WE WANT A CANDIDATE WHO:

  • has vision and credibility and who will be an inspirational leader for the whole school community
  • is passionate about providing all our pupils with the best possible learning opportunities and life enhancing experiences
  • cares deeply about all pupils and will be a strong advocate for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
  • can develop a trusting and supportive working relationship with staff that fosters their confidence and inspires and challenges them to further achievement
  • is able to sustain and develop the School’s positive relationships with parents and carers, local schools and community organisations.
  • is committed to excellence in all they do.

WHY WORK IN DUDLEY?

  • Dudley is located in the West Midlands, between Birmingham, to the south-east and Wolverhampton to the north-west
  • Dudley borough is packed full of great places to visit – award winning attractions, fascinating museums, beautiful parks & nature reserves; the life blood of the industrial revolution, a canal network that provides a stunning ‘green corridor’ through the urban landscape
  • Dudley is also within easy reach of the beautiful Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside, the many attractions of the city of Birmingham and the popular Merry Hill Shopping Centre.
  • good transport links, the town is easily accessible by road via the M5, M6 and M42 motorways and connecting trains run to local stations from Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton

Visits to Woodsetton School are warmly welcomed on Tuesday 23 January 2018 or Thursday 25 January  2018.  Please contact Sue Davies, School Business Manager for an appointment on 01384 818265 or by email to sdavies@woodsetton.dudley.sch.uk

Woodsetton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.  We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

To apply please call Sue Jacques, Senior HR Consultant on 01902 203980 for an application pack or email sue.jacques@services4schools.org.uk

CLOSING DATE:  Friday 2 February 2018 at 1200 hours
INTERVIEW DATES: Monday 12 February and Tuesday 13 February 2018

Completed application forms are returnable to Sue Jacques, Services4Schools Ltd, Midlands Technology Centre, Wolverhampton WV10 6TA

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About Woodsetton School

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+44 1384 818265

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