ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Location

CLITHEROE PENDLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Princess Avenue , Clitheroe , BB7 2AL
Tel: 01200 423539
School website: www.pendle.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 350

Information

The governors of Clitheroe Pendle Primary School are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher to join our very happy and successful school. Your initial responsibilities will included leading the provision for Pupil Premium children, Behaviour , Safeguarding and the Foundation curriculum. You will have a 60% teaching role which will involve teaching both KS1 and KS2 classes during PPA periods, driving forwards the standards of teaching and learning in the foundation subjects.

We look forward to hearing from you if:
- you are passionate about teaching and learning and thrive on the challenges of a busy and forward thinking primary school
- you inspire others to embrace change
-you enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team
- you strive to continually develop and improve
- you are a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies
- you have energy and a sense of humour
- you are able to readily adapt to the ever changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An offer of employment will be dependent on an enhanced DBS clearance.

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

See Person specification

Desirable Qualifications

See Person specification

Essential Experience

See Person specification

Desirable Experience

See Person specification

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Candidates are encouraged to visit our school. Social distancing will be in place and face masks worn. However, if you prefer a telephone call or Teams meeting , in current circumstances, this can be arranged.
Please contact: Wendy Nunns (Headteacher) or Sally Long (bursar) on 01200 423539.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return forms to the headteacher, either by hard copy or email to bursar@pendle.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.