Deputy Headteacher (Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Assessment)

Our most recent OFSTED report of May 2024 stated "there had been no change to the School's overall judgement of Outstanding as a result of this ungraded (Section 8) inspection".

Pupil's standards of attainment are well below age related expectations and the range of assessed attainment is mostly within the pre-subject specific/pre key stage standards criteria. Comparison of academic data demonstrates that pupils make good and outstanding rates of progress throughout the school. More recently, closer analysis of progress towards EHCP outcomes has been carried out and this will continue to be an area of development for the school.

The school is arranged into four phases as it strives to make each area age appropriate so that pupils enjoy a different experience as they progress through. Within each key stage phase, classes are grouped primarily by pupil need to ensure class teachers can effectively deliver the provision outlined in individual pupil plans. The school also has a complex care team led by the School Nurse who support classes in ensuring health and medical needs are met.

We have a dedicated and enthusiastic staff of Teachers, Teaching assistants, Special Needs Support Workers, Swimming Teacher/Instructor, Family Support Lead, Administrators and other support staff who make up our large team., Candidates should have a passion for working with children and young people with SEND, ensuring that every opportunity to promote independence is undertaken.

Summary of the Role:

• To work with the Headteacher in all aspects of leadership and management and to take responsibility for managing and developing teaching and learning across the school.



• To take a central role in assisting the Headteacher and Governing Body to develop our school in accordance with its shared values and our school development plans, procedures, policies and distinctive approaches. Uphold the school's vision, mission and core values at all times.


• To fulfil the role of Leader of Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Monitoring who will, together with the senior leadership team, work to ensure all pupils reach their fullest potential through a rich and varied curriculum and effective assessment practices., 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.
  
  Old Park is a community special school for children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of learning, sensory and health needs. Our children can have behavioural difficulties arising from their condition, and many have communication difficulties. All pupils that attend Old Park School have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). We are at present funded for 154 places in a modern purpose-built school which was built in 2011., 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!


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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