Assistant Head Teacher

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Head of Inclusion to join our Senior Leadership Team at Caslon Primary Community School. This is class based role half a week covering PPA and the other half non-class based, providing the opportunity to work strategically across the school to ensure that every child is supported, included and able to thrive. We are looking for an inspirational and proactive SENCO qualified leader who is passionate about teaching and learning, is a strong advocate for children and is committed to securing the very best outcomes for every pupil. You will be part of our Senior Leadership Team and work closely with our SEMH Base and our Early Years Inclusion hub as well as our in-house provisions of The Nest and The Den which provides an inclusive opportunity for children within our mainstream setting. Also working closely with our successful Nurture provision which offers a variety of programmes to support the children's emotional wellbeing. This collaborative approach provides an exciting opportunity to develop and strengthen our inclusive practice while maintaining a clear focus on high-quality teaching and learning. Caslon is a welcoming and ambitious school with a supportive staff team, delightful children. We are committed to providing rich experiences for our pupils and creating an environment in which every child can feel that they belong, achieve and thrive. We are looking for someone who is proactive, compassionate, solution-focused and ambitious; someone who will champion children, support colleagues and work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning. If you are looking for an exciting leadership opportunity where you can make a genuine difference, help shape the future of inclusion and be part of a positive and supportive school community, 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.

Are you passionate about inclusion, ambitious for every child and ready to make a real difference building upon our successes so far?

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