The Brades Lodge School Lower City Rd, Tividale, Oldbury. B69 2HF Is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Head of School (The Brades Lodge is part of Shenstone Lodge School) Leadership Group Pay Spine: Poin t 18 – 22 Shenstone Lodge School is a split site provision which aims to provide outstanding education and support for primary and secondary age students who experience social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will be based at The Brades Lodge site, which strives to deliver a high quality curriculum in a well organised safe environment to a growing cohort of secondary age students. This is a particularly exciting time for the school site as a significant new build is just starting. When finished the school will be able to accommodate an increase in student numbers from 50 to approximately 70. If you are: A passionate and motivational senior leader with high expectations for student achievement Confident in developing a creative needs led curriculum Determined to ensure that students in our school are able to leave with high aspirations and the skills required for a successful transition post 16. Unrelenting and innovative when addressing and tackling student apathy If you have: A proven track record of managing and motivating SEMH students and the staff that work with them to produce exceptional results An emotionally intelligent and resilient personality Please submit an application with a supporting letter (no more than 4 sides of A4) outlining what you think the short and long term priorities are for the school, and how these would support curriculum development and raising standards. To arrange a highly recommended informal discussion and school visit please contact Neil Toplass (Executive Headteacher) on neil.toplassshenstonelodge.co.uk Closing date for applications: 3 rd June 2024 Interview Date: 21 st June 2024 Start Date: 1 st Jan 2025 (or sooner) Shenstone Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.