Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher - Wood End Primary SchoolSalary - £56,082 - £61,882Start date: 8th April 2024We are excited about the opportunity to find a Deputy Headteacher who will join us on our journey, enabling the school to grow and evolve in the way that reflects our aspirations for our children.

Wood End is a school where:

children are at the heart of all decisions made

there is a commitment to reflect and evolve

community involvement is an aspiration at the heart of the school's mission

we are in an exciting period of school improvement

we will be committed to your future as a school leader

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Is a strong classroom practitioner with a commitment to high quality teaching and learning
• Will model excellent practice in all aspects of teaching, learning, assessment and leadership
• Is a strategic thinker with high expectations and a proven track record of raising standards
• Is a motivated and innovative individual who can inspire their colleagues and lead through a teamwork approach to achieve an outstanding level of provision
• Has high expectations of children's learning and behaviour and a positive and enabling approach

The recruitment process is about finding the right personality with the right experience, who will be as excited as we are about developing our school and who will strive to enable our children to leave Wood End as skilled and well-rounded individuals, successfully prepared to take on the challenge of secondary school and adulthood. 

We look forward to hearing from you should you feel our ethos and vision are compatible with your own leadership ambitions. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01902 558940.

Closing date: Sunday 28th January 2024 

Interview date: Friday 2nd February and Monday 5th February 2024

Our working arrangements:

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enables and empowers employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance.  Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location.   Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements. Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.

Diversity:

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential. We've received the Stonewall Silver Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace. As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post. We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders:

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here

Employment Information & Support:

If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here  

Attached documents
Job Description and Personal Specification