Head of School – Ref: TV50424

Leighswood School Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8HZ Head of School Full Time and Permanent Salary £68,586 - £75,675 (L14 – L18) The Governors of the Cadmus Federation and Leighswood School are seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational leader from April 2025. Applications are warmly welcomed from existing Heads of School, Deputy Headteachers or aspirational Assistant Headteachers. We are seeking to appoint a leader who is approachable, knowledgeable and supportive and will work with us to ensure every member of our school community thrives. The successful candidate will join the school’s collegiate leadership team of senior and middle leaders. They will be responsible for the day to day running of the school and delivering school improvement priorities with the support of the Executive Headteacher. The successful candidate will have a specific focus on Inclusion, Behaviour and Safeguarding and will be the Designated Safeguarding Lead. We need someone who: has a passion and enthusiasm for the education of all children demonstrates initiative, flexibility and a committed approach to school improvement has the skill to be an effective team builder who is dynamic and an inspiration to others shares our commitment to working in partnership with parents, governors our federation and the wider community can contribute significantly to our ongoing improvement journey has excellent interpersonal and communication skills has a commitment to inclusive education. In return we can offer: a commitment to your professional development – providing you with coaching, mentoring and external support to achieve your ambitions A commitment to your well-being, ensuring we recognise all staff have an appropriate work-life balance. a well-resourced school an enthusiastic staff eager, responsive and well-behaved children supported by a community who are committed to their success the support of our wider group of schools that form the Cadmus Federation Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01922 743621 to book an appointment to come see our fantastic school for yourself and meet members of our senior team. Closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 17th January 2025. Short-listed candidates will be contacted via email within 5 working days of the closing date. Leighswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, such as checks from previous employment and online checks, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidelines. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment. Further information can be found in our Child Protection Policy. Application forms and further details are available from the school office. If you wish to receive an application pack, please contact the school office on 01922 743621 or by emailing

postbox@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk . Completed application forms should be emailed to

businessmanager@leighswood.walsall.sch.uk

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