HEADTEACHER

Location

ACCRINGTON ST ANNE'S AND ST JOSEPH'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Sandy Lane , Accrington , BB5 2AN
Tel: 01254 233019
School website: www.sasj.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 250

Information

'This is our school, let love dwell here.'

The Governors of St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School are seeking to appoint our new Head Teacher, required to start 1st September 2021. They should be a committed, practising Catholic with a vision for education that is deeply rooted in Gospel values.

This is a very exciting opportunity that is suited to current Deputy Head Teachers, Acting Head Teachers or existing Head Teachers who have a high level of integrity and can turn vision into action. We would welcome applications from exemplary leaders who would join us on our journey and sustain long term improvement; as such they should have successful experience in leading change.

The successful candidate should be dynamic, inspirational and passionate about education; they should have the highest expectations of staff, students and Governors. Ultimately, the successful candidate should be fully committed to joining our family here at school and as part of the wider community.

In return for your commitment we can offer you a place in our school family, where students are well-mannered, respectful and have positive attitudes towards their learning; where staff are skilled, dedicated and hard-working and where Governors are active and supportive.

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

13/05/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Tours are welcomed (socially distanced). Please contact Mrs Juliet Wilkinson (bursar) 01254 233019 or bursar@sasj.lancs.sch.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Form Attached.
Please return completed applications to recruitment@lancashire.gov.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.