HEADTEACHER

Location

TORRISHOLME COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Low Lane , Torrisholme , Morecambe , LA4 6PN
Tel: 01524 410799
School website: www.torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 420

Information

Would you like to be a Head Teacher of a school which

. Is very popular and oversubscribed?
. Is judged by OFSTED as outstanding?
. Has 420 delightful children who are eager and keen to learn?
. Is highly inclusive, and very welcoming, with a caring ethos?
. Has a dedicated professional enthusiastic staff who go the extra mile to provide a challenging
and enriching curriculum?
. Has a supportive and committed Board of Governors which is keen to provide an appropriate
level of challenge?
. Has an active PTFA?

If so, Torrisholme Community Primary in Morecambe will give you all this, but in return we are looking to appoint a highly motivated, committed, and creative Headteacher who is inspirational and can continue to lead and motivate our fantastic 'Team Torrisholme'.

To be considered to join our team you need to:
. Be a dynamic, inspirational, professional and visionary leader.
. Love the job and take pride in everything you do.
. Have high expectations of all children and staff.
. Have the proven ability to continue to move the school forward and raise standards even
further.
. Have a good knowledge of current educational issues, and the ability to plan strategically and
financially.
. Be flexible and strategic in your approach and conducive to new ideas.
. Be enthusiastic about developing wider community links and the ability to build positive
relationships with families.
. Have integrity and personal presence as well as excellent interpersonal, organisational, and
leadership skills.
. Have the ability to manage a large school over three key stages and drive forward good
practice in all areas.

If you feel you meet our criteria then we would love to receive an application from you for this position which will become available from 1 September 2021, due to the retirement of our wonderful Headteacher.

Torrisholme Community Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, will be subject to receipt of suitable references, and qualifications and identity checks.

The best way to learn more about us is by coming to see us, our school and our enthusiastic and creative children. For further details or to arrange a visit, please ring the school (01524 410799) to speak to the current Headteacher, Mrs Susan Penney.

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.

More Information can be found at www.torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

23/04/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Susan Penney

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return to headteacherrecruitment@torrisholme.lancs.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached

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