The Federation comprises of two special schools and one 19-25 special college in Birmingham. The travel distance between the two sites is 7 minutes. We are a LA maintained, hard Federation, with one Governing Body.
Cherry Oak School
Cherry Oak School is a primary 3-11 special school based in Selly Oak, supporting pupils with cognition and learning needs, autism and challenging behaviour. We currently cater for 80 pupils increasing to 92 in January 2016 with a view to a further increase to 110 in the future. We are proud to be judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in November 2014.
Victoria School (Specialist Arts College)
Victoria School is an all age 2-19 special school based in Northfield; supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), physical disabilities and complex medical health and learning needs. We cater for 200 pupils and are extremely proud of our second rating of ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in October 2012.
Victoria College
Victoria College is based on the same site in Northfield. We support young people with PMLD and complex medical and health needs. The college opened in 2013 and we have 28 learners on role. Victoria College is in a formal partnership arrangement with Bournville College and has yet to be inspected.
The Federation’s vision is ‘working together for success’. Our aim is to increase every individual pupil’s knowledge and understanding of the world so that their full potential may be achieved.’
The current Executive Head Teacher of the Federation is leaving, after 5 outstanding years, due to relocating in April 2016. The Board of Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic leader who has the ability to drive forward our vision, ensuring that all children and young people within the Federation have an outstanding education.
If you have an outstanding track record as a senior leader with experience in SEN settings, then this role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to challenge yourself in a new environment. Applicants must be committed to high quality teaching and learning and should have the creativity and vision to inspire and lead change but also the focus to ensure successful outcomes are reached. You will need a ‘can-do’ attitude that can inspire and engage students, parents/carers, staff and the local community.
The role needs a compassionate and strong leader, who is confident and positive and has the skills to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Above all, you will share our passion and belief that children and young people, their learning and development, and their potential, is at the heart of all decisions.
To become our new Executive Head Teacher you will have:
A proven successful track record of extensive senior leadership experience;
The ability to lead with clear direction, building on the outstanding success of the Federation;
The strategic expertise, innovation and drive to help build on the exciting plans that have been established and are in place for the Federation’s future development;
A commitment to ensure that all children and young people achieve the very best outcomes at each of the three settings;
A clear and focused strategic vision, combined with highly effective communication skills that will inspire, motivate and lead all key stakeholders, and our wider partnerships, forward for further success.
We are rightly proud of our Federation. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right person to lead a vibrant, highly committed and caring community where children and young people are at the very heart of all that we do.
Do you have what it takes to be our next leader? If the answer is yes, and to discover more details about this exciting opportunity, please see the attached candidate application pack.
The Governing Body actively encourages all candidates to visit the Federation prior to interview. Please contact Sharon McKenzie, PA to the Executive Head Teacher, to arrange an informal visit to the Federation on 0121 476 9478 or email s.mckenzie@victoria.bham.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th January 2016 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Interviews: Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th January 2016
For further details and an application pack please contact the Response Handling Unit on 0121 464 6488, Email: CSURecruitment@birmingham.gov.uk or download the attached supporting documents.
Reference: ES1805TE
Federation of Cherry Oak School, Victoria School and Victoria College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.