Our school is committed to our key values and ensuring that 'Every Child Achieves'. We have a committed pastoral team who support throughout the school. 'Pupils enjoy learning at this rapidly improving school. The values of ambition, equality and community are at the heart of this school's work. Leaders set high expectations. They are determined that every child will leave the school with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their futures.
Elms Farm Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking individual to join our dedicated Senior Leadership Team to lead Inclusion and be the strategic lead for our wonderful pastoral team. It is essential that you are passionate about meeting the needs of all pupils and have obtained, or are committed to obtaining the National Award for SENCo. We are looking for an innovative leader who:
* is committed to our whole school ethos of 'ambition, community & equality'
* has relevant experience in the primary phase and is dedicated to providing every child with the provision to succeed
* demonstrates excellent teaching and leadership skills
* has experience with pupils with special educational needs and has, or is committed to achieving the SENCo Award (desirable)
* has experience in leading pastoral support and being a designated safeguarding leader
* is an excellent communicator who is able to engage with all stakeholders and has enthusiasm for leading and working as part of a team
* has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards through strategic leadership
* is able to organise their workload efficiently
* is able to deal with conflict and problem resolution effectively
* is able to report to stakeholders and act on suggested areas for development independently
* is flexible and works well under pressure
We offer:
* a happy and supportive senior leadership team & governing body
* a strong team of staff committed to inclusion
* additional external services
* a dedicated budget and pastoral team
Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
* A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
* An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
* A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
* A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
* A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.
In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
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