Vacancy: Head Teacher
Pay Scale: L14 – L20 (£68586 - £79475)
Closing date: Friday 21st March 2025
Shortlisting: Week commencing 24th March 2025
Interviews: Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th April 2025
School Tours: Wednesday 26th February 4pm, Thursday 27th February 9.30am, Tuesday 18th March 2.15pm
The Governing Body of Dingle Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an aspirational and nurturing Headteacher who puts the child and community at the heart of everything they do. As Headteacher you will provide the vision and professional leadership of the school to ensure high quality education for all Dingle pupils.
Our new headteacher must:
* Be a strong classroom practitioner and have a passion for teaching and learning.
* Be outward facing and collaborate with other local schools and educational providers.
* Champion for inclusivity and strive to meet the needs of all children.
* Demonstrate strong leadership skills which continue to empower and inspire our dedicated staff to be the very best they can be.
* Strive for ambitious outcomes for children within a nurturing and inclusive environment which recognises the needs of all learners.
* Have the skills, knowledge, and experience to make the most of the school’s resources in a challenging financial environment.
* Be visible, approachable and have the resilience to meet the day-to-day challenges of headship.
* Identify priorities for pupils and the school in collaboration with stakeholders, placing these at the forefront of decision making.
* Have a full awareness and understanding of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and all its demands and responsibilities.
We can offer you:
* Happy, confident children who love to learn.
* A highly talented, motivated and supportive staff with high expectations and a unified purpose.
* A Senior Leadership Team who will work with you to achieve the best possible outcomes.
* A well-maintained and pleasant environment on a small residential estate in Kingswinford.
* A fully supportive, proactive yet challenging Governing Body who will work in partnership with you.
For further information or to book a tour of the school please contact Mrs Lisa Hall on 01384 818305 or email lhall@dingle.dudley.sch.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.
N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
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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