HEADTEACHER

Location

Saint Bede's Catholic High School, Talbot Road, Lytham.

Tel: 01253 737174
School website: www.stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 820

Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual with an excellent track record in education, who will be committed to our Catholic ethos and provide strategic vision and leadership for our school. The governors are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher who is energetic, dynamic and able to inspire a strong team of dedicated staff in striving for excellence and providing a rich, memorable education for our pupils.

"The success of the curriculum, the impact of good teaching and the outstanding quality of care, guidance and support are seen in the students¿ success in examinations across the ability range. The impact is seen also in students' excellent personal development and attitudes to learning." (OFSTED 2018)

Saint Bede's Catholic High School is a thriving, oversubscribed and highly successful school. It is situated in the pleasant resort town of Lytham St. Anne's with easy access to the motorway network.
The successful candidate will be:

a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment and a clear vision for Catholic Education

an inspirational and visionary leader with a passion for teaching and learning

an excellent motivator, communicator and role model to staff and pupils

able to demonstrate successful leadership and management skills and have relevant experience

enthusiastic and have the ability to inspire staff to meet the academic and pastoral needs of our pupils

knowledgeable of current educational issues with the ability to plan strategically and financially.

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

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form is attached or via Mrs S Kelly
https://www.stbedeslytham.lancs.sch.uk/key-information/vacancies.
Return completed applications to skelly@stbedeslytham.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.