Head of School – Dunstall Park Primary School

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 14 primary schools, 1 all-through school, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider. Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry.

Head of School

Full Time, Permanent

Required for January 2024

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership has an exciting opportunity for a Head of School to lead our brand new school, Dunstall Park Primary.

Dunstall Park Primary School will be located on a new housing estate on the outskirts of Tamworth. The one form entry school will be the heart of this brand new community; the ‘go to’ place for all local residents who love where they live. As a result of their educational experience, the children of Dunstall Park will move onto the next part of their educational journey with knowledge, skills, inspiration, and ambition for their futures.

The school will start its journey with a nursery and reception class in September 2024 and will continue to grow year on year.

This is a unique opportunity to work with the Strategic Lead for the Central Hub of schools, to shape the vision, values, and culture of the school. To work with the DfE and Staffordshire County Council to ensure all procedures are completed to the highest standard and, alongside the Strategic Lead, be one of the key contacts for perspective children and parents.

The role is required from January 2024. In light of the role gradually building up to full-time, you will have the opportunity to support at some of our other primary schools when you are not working on the opening of Dunstall Park. This will be a wonderful opportunity to get to know the ATLP schools and ways of working, a perfect way to begin induction to the new role.

Salary:                Leadership scale 12 – 18 (£58,105 - £67,350 per annum)

Hours:                 Full time, permanent

Location:            The role will be based at various primary schools across the trust until the opening of Dunstall Park Primary School

Start Date:        Required for January 2024

What you will need to succeed

·       To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools

·       To be committed to keeping our students safe

·       Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate

·       Be an outstanding Leader

·       Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships

·       Excellent people manager who is able to motivate and develop the teams you lead

·       The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role

What you will get in return

·       Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring

·       The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career

·       A competitive salary

·       An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package

·       Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)

·       Professional Development & Wellbeing Days

What you need to do now

For an application pack please visit our website:https://atlp.org.uk/vacancies/

To arrange an informal chat about the role, a visit to Anna Seward school for a tour and a chat with Richard Storer, who has successfully opened a new school this year, please contact Suzie Norton, Primary Strategic Lead, suzie.norton@atlp.org.uk

Completed applications should include an application form and a letter of application no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining how meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@atlp.org.uk

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Closing date:                  Friday 13th October 2023

Interview dates:             Thursday 19th and Friday 20th October 2023

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP Safeguarding policy 2023/2024