Vice Principal
The Oaklands Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7BTThis job expired on 31 January 2024
Start date details
April 2024
Closing date
31 January 2024 at 9am
Date listed
19 January 2024
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L13 – L17 £63,430 - £69,970) (starting salary point is dependent upon experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement
Success through Endeavour
Ambition through Challenge
Strength through Diversity
The Oaklands Primary School is part of Summit Learning Trust which comprises of four primary schools, three secondary schools and a sixth form.
The school is seeking to appoint a dynamic and highly motivated Vice Principal to join our highly effective Senior Leadership Team. The Oaklands is warm and welcoming and has enthusiastic and happy learners. Children love coming to school and are keen to learn. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school with high expectations and a commitment to providing the very best experiences for all our learners.
We encourage candidates to apply who
- are passionate about promoting excellence in teaching and learning
- have the wellbeing and safety of every pupil at the heart of their vision and ethos
- will work with the Principal in maintaining high standards and achievement
- will be calm and focused in challenging circumstances
- is an outstanding teacher with experience of leading improvements
- has the ability to motivate, support and inspire both learners and colleagues
We are seeking to appoint an effective, strong and inspirational leader who can:
- hold the highest expectations of educational provision and care for all our learners
- further develop and embed excellent standards of teaching and learning
- establish a culture where everyone is valued and encouraged to succeed
- demonstrate a strong track record and commit to continuous school improvement
- enthuse colleagues and provide excellent teaching for all pupils
- take the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and effective team of senior leaders within our Trust
- form strong partnerships between parents/carers and school
- adopt a consistently high level of inclusivity and equality for all
For an informal discussion about The Oaklands Primary School or to arrange a visit, please contact the Office Manager Diane O’Neill on 0121 706 2168.
What the school offers its staff
Why work for us?
We offer a range of wellbeing and work-life balance benefits to recognise and reward the essential contributions our colleagues make to our success and growth. These include access to:
- Employee assistance programme
- High quality training and support in and across academies enabling career progression
- Wellbeing Advocates
- Lifestyle benefits and discount schemes, including gym discounts and cycle to work
- scheme
- Health Protection Scheme alongside Flu Jab and Eyecare Vouchers
- Generous employer pension schemes
Further details about the role
Please note we do not accept CV’s
We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted. Our policy is available to view here https://summitlearningtrust.org.uk/our-trust/statutory-information/policies-statements/
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 The Oaklands Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 436 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Oaklands Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 706 2168
The Oaklands Primary School is a 2 form entry Primary school in Acock’s Green Birmingham. Our Ofsted report (November 2018) has identified many positives within our school. “Leaders and the Trust are highly ambitious for the school.” Staff “feel valued and part of a strong team.” There is a “rich and engaging curriculum” in place that “stimulates pupils’ interests and their desire to learn.” Ofsted 2019
As a Unicef Rights Respecting School, we embrace and celebrate the diverse communities that make The Oaklands ‘who we are’. We believe that every child has the right to the highest possible standards in their education so that they are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in life. We are ambitious and aspirational for all our pupils and set high targets. We aim high because we know with the right opportunities, our pupils can do it.
We take great pride in developing a caring, creative and safe environment for our pupils and we are passionate about providing a rich and varied curriculum that inspires curiosity and enquiry
Arranging a visit to The Oaklands Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@summitlearningtrust.org.uk.
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