HEADTEACHER

Location

LEYLAND ST JAMES CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Slater Lane , Leyland , Preston , Lancashire , PR26 7SH
Tel: 01772 422572
School website: www.leyland-st-james.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 203

Information

A Christian School, where our vision and values are rooted in theology and children learn to:

“Shine like stars as children of God,” Philippians 2:15

St. James' CE (Aided) Primary School is a school with a distinctly Christian, nurturing, highly inclusive and creative learning environment that was judged as excellent in its most recent SIAMS and good in our most recent OFSTED inspection (June 23). Governors wish to appoint a new Headteacher to lead our talented and committed team.

The successful candidate will be:

A practicing and committed Christian;

Committed to developing the Christian distinctiveness of the school;

Able to develop and communicate a clear and distinct Christian vision which enables all stakeholders to flourish;

A highly effective and knowledgeable primary practitioner with a proven record in leading teaching and learning and securing excellent outcomes for pupils;

An analytical thinker able to assess and monitor outcomes and implement change as required;

An approachable, collaborative leader with excellent communication skills who can engage positively with children, staff, parents, church, and the local community;

Committed to leading an inclusive environment which promotes the very best for all our children.

We can offer you:

Happy, polite, caring and well behaved children who love school and enjoy learning;

Hardworking, committed and dedicated staff whose aim is to improve outcomes for children;

A caring, inclusive, Christian ethos where times of prayer and reflection help us live out our Christian values;

Support for your professional development and well-being;

A close working partnership between the Church, parents and the local community;

A governing body, which is fully committed and supportive of continuing to develop the school as an outstanding Christian school.

Leyland St. James' CE (Aided) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. In addition to the usual references, a faith reference will also be required.

Please view the person specification and the website before arranging a viewing and applying.

Proposed recruitment dates:

Visits to the school – by appointment only

Closing date – Friday 17th May 2024 at midday

Short listing – Monday 20th May 2024

Interview – Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th May 2024

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.

Rehabilitation 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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

More Information can be found at www.leyland-st-james.lancs.sch.uk

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion and tour please contact Mrs Chadwick (Head Teacher) on 01772 422572
Informal visits or telephone discussion are actively encouraged.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: bursar@leyland-st-james.lancs.sch.uk

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