HEADTEACHER

Location

BARTON ST LAWRENCE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Jepps Avenue , Barton , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 5AS
Tel: 01772 862664
School website: www.st-lawrence.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 194

Information

Pupils at St Lawrence Church of England Primary School are easy to distinguish by the personal qualities they present. They are happy, confident, articulate children with a love of learning and a sense of service, who recognise and celebrate their own individuality and that of other members of our community. They are generous, kind and welcoming; they are forgiving and understand justice. With God by their side, they face the world with resilience, integrity and joy.

So reads our school vision statement and this is at the very heart of everything we do. Following the retirement of our long standing and well-respected Headteacher, pupils, staff and governors of Barton St Lawrence CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, inspirational and ambitious Headteacher with proven excellence in teaching pupils in the primary phase. We are looking for a dynamic leader to continue to move the School forward and to bring enthusiasm, leadership and creativity to the role.

Are you:

A practising Christian with a strong faith commitment?

An inspiring leader who can share and clearly communicate ambitions for the long-term future and development of our school, bringing new perspectives and initiatives to continue our school’s current success and build upon our high standards?

A reflective and understanding leader who can guide, support and develop the full potential of our whole school team by motivating staff to maintain and develop innovative teaching and learning?

Able to nurture a life-long love of learning, enabling all children to develop and discover the champion within?

Able to recognise the added value and benefit of opportunities outside the classroom and foster the best possible outcomes for each and every child?

Committed to safeguarding and to the welfare and wellbeing of staff and pupils?

Able to promote strong and positive relationships within the School, Church and community?

If you possess the qualities and experience needed to take on this exciting opportunity, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

In exchange we can offer:

A friendly, welcoming and inclusive semi-rural school with a close working relationship with the Church and community.

Enthusiastic, ambitious children who are eager to learn and strive to be the best that they can be and who look forward to their future with confidence and excitement.

A motivated, highly skilled and committed staff team, who are dedicated to providing excellent teaching, life opportunities and unique experiences for our children.

A vibrant and very active PTFA.

Facilities that have been developed to provide a rich and stimulating learning environment.

An active, supportive and experienced Governing Board.

A commitment to staff well-being, fulfilment and training.

Please note interviews are due to take place over 2 days - 8th & 9th July.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Proposed Interview Date:

09/07/2024 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk; please check that you have received an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received.
Please note there is a 3 page limit for the supporting statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.