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SalaryHeadteacher
Hurst Green Primary School
Location: Narrow Lane, Halesowen, West Midlands B62 9NZ
Pay range: L17 to L24
Salary: £69,970 to £83,081
Hours: Full time permanent
Closing date: Monday 26 February 2024 @ 3pm
Interview dates: Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 March 2024
Start date: 1 September 2024
The Governing Body of Hurst Green Primary School are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who is innovative, able to work collaboratively with strategic direction whilst keeping the children, staff and community of Hurst Green at the forefront of planning and delivery of education.
We are seeking an applicant who can build on the school’s success, and who will continue to inspire, motivate and drive the strategic direction of Hurst Green and its highly committed and passionate team.
The successful candidate should be focused on the delivery of an inclusive education and support our visions and values as well as being able to demonstrate good leadership skills with proven experience.
Hurst Green Primary School is a happy, caring, friendly two form entry school, with amazing children; committed and friendly staff; supportive parents and Governors. We are a popular and oversubscribed school in a residential area of Halesowen on the border of Dudley, Sandwell and Birmingham, educating children for over 50 years.
In January 2023 we received a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted.
Leaders at Hurst Green Primary School have high expectations of all pupils. They have created a culture where pupils are nurtured, feel safe and achieve well. Pupils wear their uniforms with pride. They demonstrate the school principles of ‘be ready, respectful, responsible and safe’. These values are embedded into school life and pupils say that ‘this is just part of our learning’.
The Governing Body work closely with the school and are passionate about supporting the strategic planning and direction of Hurst Green. They strive to ensure that the school leaders feel supported whilst maintaining the purpose and requirements of school Governance.
We encourage you to visit the school website at https://www.hurstgreen-dudley.co.uk/ and where possible we would urge you to visit the school and see for yourself what a special place it is; where children’s minds are engaged, their curiosity encouraged, their potential unlocked, their imagination ignited, and their lives enhanced.
All applications must be made online via WM Jobs. CVs and hand-written applications will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted by 3pm on Monday 26 February 2024. Late applications will not be considered.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and the following 6 dates are available:
- Wednesday 7 February at 10am
- Thursday 8 February at 2pm
- Friday 9 February at 10am
- Wednesday 21 February at 2pm
- Thursday 22 February at 10am
- Friday 23 February at 2pm
Please contact Rachel Whitehouse, School Business Manager to arrange your visit, request a recruitment pack or for further information on 01384 818210 or rwhitehouse@hurst-green.dudley.sch.uk
Selection day will take place in early March with successful candidates being invited to interview on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 March 2024.
Hurst Green Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Clearance, Qualification and ID Checks, medical questionnaire and two satisfactory references.
An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
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Supporting documents
Job description
Person specification
Headteacher Recruitment Pack
