Head Teacher
Highters Heath Community School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 4LYThis job expired on 19 December 2019 – see similar jobs
Job start date
20 April 2020
Closing date
19 December 2019 at 12:30pm
Date listed
1 December 2019
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- £56,579 to £65,561
Head Teacher job summary
Due to the retirement of our current Head Teacher, the Governing Body are looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational leader who will value and build on the hard work already undertaken.
Highters Heath Community School is a one form entry primary school which serves a diverse and changing community and has a high percentage of Pupil Premium. We have an ‘I Can’ philosophy and place a strong emphasis on respect and understanding of others.
We are looking for someone who:
• will move the school from Requires Improvement to at least Good
• has proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire others
• has high expectations for pupils’ attainment, behaviour and personal development
• has the ability and determination to secure further improvement and success for the school
• will empower and inspire staff and children to fulfil their potential
• will build independent and resilient learners who are able to communicate confidently
• will listen to and treat all members of the community with respect
• will recognise ability, maximise potential and prepare children well for their future and life in modern Britain
• is able to manage a challenging financial situation
We have:
• a welcoming and inclusive learning community where all children are encouraged to be the very best they can be
• caring, friendly, courteous children who enjoy learning
• dedicated governors with high expectations who provide key support and challenge
• a hardworking, determined and committed team of teachers and support staff
• a school where you feel able to make a difference to young lives every day.
• a well-embedded “I can” philosophy throughout school
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Emma Ryan or Mrs Rachel Fry, Office Managers, on 0121 464 2459 or e-mail: office@hightersheath.co.uk to arrange an
appointment.
Closing Date: Thursday 19th December, 12 noon 2019
Shortlisting: Week commencing 6th January 2020
Interviews to be held: Monday 20th January 2020
Completed applications should be returned to Highters Heath Community School, Highters Heath Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 4LY or via email to office@hightersheath.co.uk
Highters Heath Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks;
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
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.
About Highters Heath Community School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 186 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@hightersheath.co.uk
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