Assistant Headteacher - EYFS and Reading Lead

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Amblecote; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for EYFS and Reading Lead to join our dedicated leadership team.

Our school is proud to be a 'Good' school with a highly motivated and effective team of teachers, and we are committed to providing a rich, engaging and inclusive curriculum that enables every child to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Job description

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.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for EYFS and Reading Lead to join our dedicated leadership team. Our school is proud to be a 'Good' school with a highly motivated and effective team of teachers. We are committed to providing a rich, engaging and inclusive curriculum that enables every child to thrive and achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic leader who is passionate about high-quality curriculum design and outstanding teaching practice.

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