Key Stage 1 Phase Leader

An exciting opportunity has become available at Red Hall Primary School as KS1 Phase Leader of our Key Stage One provision. We are looking to appoint a motivated and passionate individual to join our Senior Leadership Team who is committed to working collaboratively with the Headteacher and staff team in raising pupil standards and securing the best possible achievements and progress for every child. The successful candidate will be based in Key Stage One. We have a supportive Governing Body who are helping to ensure that standards are rising throughout the school.

Our values of Caring, Respect, Equality, Aspire, Trust and Enjoyment underpin all that we do and all that we strive to achieve.

We will offer you:

• Well behaved, enthusiastic and motivated pupils.


• A 'good' school as rated by OFSTED in September 2023.


• An enthusiastic, dedicated and caring staff.


• Opportunities to develop in your professional development.


• Parents and Governors who are committed to supporting the school and children., Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact Miss Hackett, School Business Manager to arrange. The available dates and times are
  
  A passion for teaching and learning and a sound subject knowledge, that can be utilised to challenge all pupils. The ability to motivate, inspire and stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment of learning in pupils.


• Experience of leading a team to deliver high performance.


• Experience of performance management.


• Committed to inclusion and clear knowledge of how to work with multi-agencies to support children with a wide range of needs and abilities.


• Robust knowledge of early childhood development and how to support families to improve outcomes for pupils.


• A secure knowledge of the teaching and learning of phonics and strategies to encourage rich language acquisition.


• An excellent understanding of the importance of the development of early reading and writing.


• High aspirations for all children rooted in the belief that every child has the potential to succeed.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.


• High expectations of pupils in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.


• A strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum.
  
  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
  
  Monday 23^rd September at 4.15pm


Wednesday 25^th September at 11:00am

Tuesday 1^st October at 4:15pm

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16^th October with a 1^st January 2025 start date.

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.

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.