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Assistant Headteacher
with Responsibility for English
L 2-6
Permanent - Full Time Post
We are looking to appoint a highly effective and motivated teacher, who is ready to take their next step into school leadership and join as 'Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for English'. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about English and skilled in enabling all pupils and colleagues to reach their full potential. As a member of the school's SLT, the successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of school leadership and support safeguarding as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. This is a non-class based position, with dedicated time for the person appointed to undertake this crucial role.
We would be delighted to receive your application if you:
* are passionate about English and ambitious for every child to achieve their full potential
* are a role model of high quality teaching and learning in your current setting
* are effective in supporting and developing others
* have the desire and experience to take a role in the strategic leadership of English across the school
* have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents
* are committed to your own continued professional development and actively seek to learn from others
* are able to promote the vision and values of the school, demonstrating high professional standards.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone Mrs Jay Jones (School Business Manager) to arrange a convenient time. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8th October 2025. Interviews to take place Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
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.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the 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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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'
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
We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough's potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough
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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
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Dudley
West Midlands
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