Leighswood School
Broadmeadow, Aldridge, WS9 8HZ
Head of School
Full Time and Permanent
Salary £68,586 - £75,675 (L14 – L18)
The Governors of the Cadmus Federation and Leighswood School are seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational leader from April 2025.
The Executive Head teacher is seeking to appoint a leader who will be able to use both their understanding of how children learn and how staff can be supported to reflect on and develop their own practice.
The staff are seeking a leader who is approachable, knowledgeable and supportive while the children and their parents want a leader who knows them and is interested in who they are.
The successful candidate will join the school’s collegiate leadership team of senior and middle leaders to become an integral part of the ongoing school improvement process. They will be involved in all aspects of the development of our school with a specific focus on Inclusion, Behaviour and Safeguarding. The successful candidate will be the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
We need someone who:
* has a passion and enthusiasm for the education of all children
* demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility and a committed approach to school improvement
* has the skill to be an effective team builder who is dynamic and an inspiration to others
* shares our commitment to working in partnership with parents, governors our federation and the wider community
* can contribute significantly to our ongoing improvement journey
* has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* has a commitment to inclusive education
In return we can offer:
* a commitment to your professional development including release time and funding to achieve your ambitions
* a well-resourced school
* an enthusiastic staff
* eager, responsive and well-behaved children supported by a community who are committed to their success
* the support of our wider group of schools that form the Cadmus Federation
Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01922 743621 to book an appointment to come see our fantastic school for yourself.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 29th November 2024.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted via email within 5 working days of the closing date.
Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidelines.
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy.
Application forms and further details are available from the school office. If you wish to receive an application pack, please contact the school office on 01922 743621 or by emailing postbox@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk.
Completed application forms should be emailed to businessmanager@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk.
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