Headteacher. 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 13 May 2024 10am. Interview dates: Monday 20 May & Tuesday 21 May 2024. Start date: 1 September 2024 or 1 January 2025 to be agreed. 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 10am on Monday 13 May 2024. Late applications will not be considered. Visits to the school are strongly recommended and the following dates are available: Thursday 18 April at 10am and 2pm Wednesday 24 April at 10am and 2pm Tuesday 30 April at 10am and 2pm Friday 10 May at 10am and 2pm Please contact Rachel Whitehouse, School Business Manager to arrange your visit, request a recruitment pack or for further information on 01384 818210 or rwhitehousehurst-green.dudley.sch.uk Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 14 May with successful candidates being invited to interview on Monday 20 May and Tuesday 21 May 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. 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. N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications. 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The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/ LI-DMBC2019 Attached documents Job description Person specification Recruitment pack