Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo

Our Federation of schools is forward thinking and ambitious. Our Federation's Strategic Group is made up of an experienced team of Executive Head Teachers and our Strategic Business Manager. In this ever-changing climate wellbeing is important to us and we are a great support network for one another. As a group we meet regularly to problem solve and determine strategic priorities and plans. We are always looking ahead for the next opportunity. We have a dedicated group of highly skilled and experienced governors that are also very supportive. Together we have shared responsibility for all 9 of our schools and act as critical friends to ensure the success of each of our schools and the Federation. We share knowledge, expertise and resources, and collaboration and partnership working are incredibly important to us. To give a few examples we:

• provide in person peer to peer support on pedagogy, curriculum, approaches to teaching and learning and if required tailored school improvement advice
• have federation wide procured contracts and secure substantial economies of scale
• have a team of specialist partners that support our work e.g our employee relations partner, DefinitelyHR, our strategic finance support partner, drb, and our social media and marketing partner, Social Blossoms
• have federation wide shared training and CPD days
We are key players in the Early Years sector locally and nationally and have representation on the Early Years forum. One of our Executive Head Teachers chairs the Nursery School Collaboration Trust which brings together all 27 Nursery Schools in Birmingham. Each of our current Head Teachers and Executive Head Teachers act as the Strategic Lead for one of the ten districts in Birmingham for the delivery of the City's Early Years Network, in partnership with the Local Authority. There is synergy across all 9 of our settings but we also celebrate the uniqueness of each of our schools. Our children are delightful and are at the heart of our practice and pedagogy. Our dedicated school teams work incredibly hard to ensure the best outcomes to give our children the very best start in life. We do hope that this information has encouraged you to apply for the role of Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo at St Thomas Centre Nursery School and has inspired you to want to be part of our Federation and its continued journey of success. Our Governing Board is now seeking to appoint a talented and committed early years leader to take Deputy Headship and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator responsibility for St Thomas Centre Nursery School. This will be of interest to current Deputy Head Teachers and/or SENDCos in nursery or primary schools, or aspiring senior leaders responsible for early years provision. The school works with child centred practice at the heart of all provision. We pride ourselves on being flexible and facing new challenges head on to offer each child and family what is best for them. The early years provision we offer makes a huge difference to the children and families we work with. We are seeking someone with innovation and inspiration to support and further this endeavour. We can offer you:
• the opportunity to make significant contributions to the development, educational and life chances of children and families in our schools
  
  inspirational, practical and pedagogical leadership with the view to secure outstanding outcomes for all children at St Thomas Centre Nursery School
• early years focused expertise and knowledge of effective research-informed practice which could have wider influence across the Federation
• a positive and creative approach to further enhance our high quality, inclusive provision
• skills to build positive relationship with our staff team, communities and partners
• knowledge and expertise of supporting and developing staff teams
• commitment to ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, throughout our school community
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.