Headteacher
Crown Meadow First School & Nursery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7TA12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
28 April 2025
Closing date
25 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
8 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15 - L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
Age Range: 2 years – 9 years; EYFS to Year 4 plus Nursery
Number on roll: 338 children
Due to the retirement of the current Headteacher, the governors, staff and children of Crown Meadow First School and Nursery are seeking to appoint a new headteacher to lead, inspire and develop our popular and thriving school. Crown Meadow First School and Nursery is a caring, inclusive school at the heart of the Alvechurch community.
About Us:
Our last OFSTED inspection (November 2021) recognised that Crown Meadow is a Good school, and a caring school and that adults teach pupils the school values of empathy, diversity, curiosity, independence, and resilience from when children start in Nursery. As a result, the relationships built in school between adults and pupils are respectful. Pupils say they are happy at school, enjoy their learning and have positive relationships with their friends.
Leaders at Crown Meadow have high aspirations for what they want pupils to achieve and continually look at how they can make the school even better. Governors and school staff share high expectations of what pupils can achieve, with the aim being that they become confident, motivated learners who are well prepared for their next schools and the challenges beyond.
At Crown Meadow, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student thrives and develops an enjoyment in learning through a rich, broad and balanced curriculum. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
We believe that we make a difference by creating a safe and stimulating environment where our children and families feel happy and secure.
We ensure that children's well-being is at the centre of our life in school and is also the key to raising academic standards. This is supported by high expectations and by developing personal awareness, emotional literacy and social understanding.
Above all, we aim to develop confident, reflective children who are proud to belong to our community and who have a sound knowledge of their own value and purpose in the world, who can think creatively and with independence and can see the future as full of possibilities.
We have supportive and friendly staff and governors who are committed to maintaining high standards by achieving the best for all pupils. We are a thriving two-form entry first school and nursery with an age range of 2years-9 years.
Our vision is to enable all children to achieve their full potential in a safe, welcoming and happy learning environment. We strive to create responsible citizens who are independent and confident lifelong learners equipped to meet the challenges of a changing future.
We can offer:
- Highly motivated and friendly pupils who enjoy learning
- A strong, dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff team, committed to the development of our children
- A supportive governing body dedicated to moving the school forward
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- A vibrant school community committed to student success
- Parents/carers who want the best for their children in a caring community
- A culture of reflective learning
Key Requirements ‐ we are looking to recruit a Headteacher who:
- demonstrates strong leadership skills which will continue to empower and inspire our dedicated staff to be the very best they can be
- strives for ambitious outcomes for children within a nurturing and inclusive environment, which recognises the needs of all learners
- will champion our more vulnerable learners
- has the skills, knowledge and experience to make the most of the school’s resources in a challenging financial environment
- is visible, approachable and has the resilience to meet the day-to-day challenges of headship
- identifies priorities for pupils and the school in collaboration with stakeholders, placing these at the forefront of decision making
- evidences a strong understanding of curriculum development and assessment
- has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- shows a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school environment
- will lead the school community with ambition, enthusiasm and a continuous drive towards excellence
- will successfully lead the school in this ever-changing educational landscape
- has a clear educational philosophy and vision, which will focus on raising achievement and standards across the whole school
- maintains our culture of high expectations of attainment and progress
- will lead by example in promoting our pupils’ welfare, learning, emotional well‐being and happiness
- continues to promote inclusion and diversity
- has the personality, skills and understanding to lead and manage a highly effective team
- has a recent proven record of effective leadership, performance and management within an educational setting
- is committed to working in partnership with governors, staff, parents/carers, key partners and the local community to ensure future development and growth
We encourage applicants to visit our school; we enjoy sharing what makes Crown Meadow a special place. To book a visit or to request an application pack, please contact: Anita Heath on 0121 445 4540 or aheath@crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and tours of the school will be held on:
Tuesday 12th November - am
Wednesday 13th November - pm
Wednesday 20th November – after school
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 25th November during the afternoon.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th December.
Meet and greet with staff and Governors at the end of day 1 interview, 10th December.
References will be requested prior to the interview process.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check (where applicable) Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
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: Worcestershire County Council 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 on-line 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 on-line 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 Worcestershire County Council.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, please contact the HR Resourcing Team viaWorcestershire County Council.
What the school offers its staff
Crown Meadow First School and Nursery is a caring, inclusive school at the heart of the Alvechurch community. We are a two-form entry first school, with a thriving nursery that takes children from the age of 2 years.
At Crown Meadow, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student thrives and develops an enjoyment in learning through a rich, broad and balanced curriculum. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
Our vision is to enable all children to achieve their full potential in a safe, welcoming and happy learning environment. We strive to create responsible citizens who are independent and confident lifelong learners equipped to meet the challenges of a changing future.
Commitment to safeguarding
Crown Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. For all candidates selected for interview, an online check will also be completed.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to aheath@crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Crown Meadow First School & Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 336 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- aheath@crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01214454540
Crown Meadow First School and Nursery is a happy, nurturing and caring school that aims to provide the highest quality education for children from 2 to 9 years in a fantastic purpose built building, which we share with Alvechurch Library and Alvechurch Middle School. In the time children are part of our school, we make sure they are provided with a range of exciting learning opportunities that engage and challenge them as they move throughout the school.
Arranging a visit to Crown Meadow First School & Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aheath@crownmeadow.worcs.sch.uk.
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