Head of Primary Phase
Washwood Heath Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2ASThis job expired on 20 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
20 April 2021 at 9am
Date listed
19 March 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Primary
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L 15 - L21
Head of Primary Phase job summary
For September 2021, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dedicated and inspirational Primary Leader with a vision for excellence and innovation and the ability to fully embed an ‘All-through’ ethos, vision and community. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established Leadership team, work alongside Senior Leaders from different phases of the academy and contribute to developing an Academy that provides a first class education and pastoral care for all of its learners.
We are looking for an ambitious Head of Primary phase to continue leading our Primary provision forward through the next stages of our journey to Outstanding. As a Head of Primary phase, you will have the ability to lead others, to continue to invest fully in the personal, academic, and cultural capital of all pupils providing them with a range of experiences and knowledge in order that they can engage with all sections of society and community, academically, intellectually and socially.
We are looking for an inspirational leader who puts children at the heart of everything that they do, who wants to influence and drive the future development of education in our Primary phase and who can demonstrate our ‘Hearts’ values and embrace ‘The Washwood Way’.
We can offer you:
• A welcoming and positive school with children who are respectful and willing to learn
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their potential, irrespective of their ability
• A supportive and forward thinking Leadership team, consisting of ‘Leaders that know their school very well’ Ofsted 2020.
• A supportive and forward thinking Core Team of Directors and Trustees
• A dynamic, dedicated and hard-working team of teachers and support staff who want the best for children
• Confident, friendly and aspirational children who are willing to learn
• A commitment to your continued professional development and wellbeing
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with Senior Leaders from across the Multi Academy
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of a growing organisation and Trust-wide improvement initiatives
• Be part of the Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust that provides a full suite of benefits and rewards to support wellbeing including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, access to wellbeing advice, cycle to work scheme, contribution to glasses for DSE users.
• Onsite parking
• A wonderful opportunity to make your own mark!
This post is suitable for a senior leader currently looking to take on the challenge of leadership of a Primary setting or someone who is already an established Head of Primary but needs a new challenge.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About Washwood Heath Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1745 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Washwood Heath Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@whmat.academy
Washwood Heath Academy is a relatively new All-through Academy (Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form) in the East of Birmingham. Washwood Heath is an incredibly unique and special community and the Primary phase has experienced a challenging few years while it transitioned from temporary accommodation into a new build but we are very proud of the resilience and spirit that we have seen across our Primary community. We are part of the Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust which is a family of local schools located within 15 minutes of one another: 4 Primary schools, 2 Secondary schools and 1 All-through school. This will give you the opportunity to grow and develop professionally with a fantastic Academy Trust that is very supportive and collaborative with a strong sense of community.
Arranging a visit to Washwood Heath Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@whmat.academy.
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