ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Location

ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. PENWORTHAM
Crabtree Avenue , Off Central Drive , Penwortham , Preston , PR1 0LN
Tel: 01772 746121
School website: www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 902

Information

Vacancy for Assistant Headteacher (Teaching and Learning)
Permanent appointment to commence 1st September 2021
Salary: Leadership 10 - 14

All Hallows Catholic High School is a flourishing, high achieving and oversubscribed 11-16 high school. It is well known for its high standards of pupil behaviour and academic success. It is a popular choice for families in the local community each year and has a roll of 902. The June 2013 OFSTED Inspection judged the school to be outstanding and awarded Grade 1 in all categories. In addition, the school was graded 1 in its Section 48 Inspection conducted by the Archdiocese of Liverpool in March 2018.
The Governors wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and innovative colleague to lead on further developing standards of teaching and learning across the school. The successful applicant will have experience of leadership at least at middle leader level and will be confident that he or she can drive change and have a positive impact at senior level.

Applications on a CES application form should be marked for the attention of Mr Horrocks, and received by noon on Thursday 11th March 2021. Interviews will take place on Friday 19th March 2021. Please contact Rachel Dawson to confirm attendance by telephone or using the email below.

Supporting statements, should be no more than 1300 words, address your suitability for the post and detail the ways in which you would lead the future development of teaching and learning at All Hallows Catholic High School.

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

Job description and person specification are available to download from the school website www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk Please return completed applications to Rachel Dawson at rda@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk

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.

Essential Qualifications

- Qualified teacher status
- Degree
- Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable Qualifications

- School Leadership qualification
- Practicing Catholic

Essential Experience

- Qualified teacher who has undertaken appropriate training and has the necessary knowledge to undertake the duties of the post
- Positive impact as an Assistant Headteacher or middle leader and a range of responsibilities undertaken to date
- Record of strong examination results achieved by students recently taught and excellent classroom practitioner
- Contemporary understanding of key educational issues and developments
- The ability to establish successful relationships at all levels

Desirable Experience

- Experience of teaching in a Catholic school

Proposed Interview Date:

19/03/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mrs R Dawson, Office Manager / PA to Head in first instance on 01772 746121 or by email at rda@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Available from School website at www.allhallows.lancs.sch.uk/school/information/vacancies/. Please return to Mrs R Dawson - Office Manager / PA to Head - by email at rda@allhallows.lancs.sch.uk or by post to
All Hallows Catholic High School,
Crabtree Avenue
Penwortham,
PR1 0LN

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