Head Teacher, Oldbury

Head Teacher, Oldbury

Salary: ISR 29-35

Location: Oldbury

Contract type: Full Time Contract term: Permanent

The Meadows School is a 9-19 special school based in Oldbury, West Midlands; supporting students with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), physical disabilities and complex medical health and learning needs. We cater for 160 students. 

We are unwavering in our pursuit of achieving excellent provision for every pupil and we firmly believe that an exceptional educational institution begins with nothing less than exceptional leadership – our pupils deserve nothing less.  

We are seeking a Head Teacher with a strong track record of leadership; someone who can inspire and motivate both students and staff to achieve excellence in teaching and learning.  We require someone who is forward thinking and has the determination to implement innovative approaches to achieve change. Building a cohesive and supportive team is essential to achieving this objective.  Therefore, our ideal candidate should have the ability to foster a culture of teamwork and professional growth and be unshakable in their approach to improvement. 

If you believe that you embody the qualities, experience, skills and emotional intelligence; alongside a resolute in the face of adversity attitude to leadership then we encourage you to submit an application.

You will:

• Be an exceptional individual who demonstrates energy, passion and excellent leadership in a complex and changing environment.
• Provide effective leadership of safeguarding for all our students with varied needs and medical conditions.
• Be committed to working in partnership with pupils, governors, staff, parents and the community.
• Be aspirational for all students to achieve their maximum potential.

We will offer you:

• Highly committed governors, supportive staff and parents.
• An excellent learning environment
• Strong support for your future and professional development.

We strongly encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact Cheryl Layden on 0121 569 7080 to arrange a visit.

Return applications by email to SIPS Education Ltd, HR Department, 2nd Floor, Guardian House, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8GS or to hr@sips.co.uk

Closing date for application: 6 November 2023 at 1.00pm

Short listing date: 7 November 2023

Interview process: 15 and 16 November 2023

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.