Assistant Head Teacher

We are looking for a confident, capable and ambitious teacher to take on the role of Assistant Headteacher, starting in April 2025 (or earlier if possible). Caslon Primary Community School is a single form entry school with on-site Daycare and Nursery provision located in Cradley on the outskirts of Halesowen.. We are also proud to have a specialist unit for children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs and an Early Years Inclusion Hub. We aim to provide a happy, secure and stimulating environment to allow our children to develop intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. To find out more about our school please visit our school website at www.caslon.dudley.sch.uk The role of Assistant Head Teacher at our school is:

• the member of SLT with responsibility for leading Maths across the whole school, attendance, pupil premium, including designated safeguarding lead.
• a teaching position, which currently this year consists of PPA cover across school, but this will change with the needs of the school going forward.
  
  outstanding classroom practice
• high expectations of learning and behaviour
• excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• effective collaboration and teamwork
• a proven track record in driving standards and securing improvements for children
• a good understanding and a strong belief in the importance of nurture and pastoral provision in schools
• the ability to inspire and motivate teams
• being 'bothered' about all aspects of the role, our school and our children
• a proactive approach to school life and improvement
• strong initiative in problem-solving and development
• high-quality attention to detail
• appreciation of the effort and dedication required to achieve continuous school improvement
  
  Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it!
You'll first need to register and create a profile the first time you apply. Creating your profile will enable you do things such as track your application progress, view emails you've received from us and manage communication preferences, manage your interview bookings and offer information if successful. About Dudley Council It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  a driven and ambitious senior leadership team (including Governors)
• a school that has a strong emphasis on building strong, open and positive relationships with children and their families
• a school community that are united in their desire for the school to provide the best educational experience possible, for our children
We expect interested candidates to visit the school for 'walkarounds' with the Headteacher. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th November 2024. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 3rd December 2024. 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: Dudley MBC 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.