HEADTEACHER

Location

LYTHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Park View Road , Lytham St Annes , Lancashire , FY8 4HA
Tel: 01253 736900
School website: www.lytham.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 235

Information

Following the recent promotion of our Headteacher, the Governing Board of Lytham Church of England Primary School would welcome applications from suitably motivated and experienced candidates for the role of Headteacher.

This post will offer you an excellent opportunity to lead our school on its continuing journey of improvement. You will direct and influence current practice, develop and implement a clear vision for the curriculum and further establish the school in the local community and parishes of St Cuthbert's Church and St John's Church, Lytham.

Our priorities currently are to maintain pupil numbers and successfully manage financial challenges, whilst ensuring the highest level of all-round education is delivered to our pupils. We are planning to launch a Nursery class late 2021.

At Lytham Church of England School we:

provide the highest standards of education within a caring and stimulating environment

inspire everyone in our school family to be the best that they can be within our compassionate Christian community

hold family values as the foundation of all our learning

believe that a happy child is a successful child and focus on our children feeling valued with personalised learning and high-quality teaching

feel that a close partnership with our parents and families is vital

value strong ties to our local community.

We are looking for an individual who can add a new dimension to our already vibrant school.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:

enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills to enable effective partnerships with governors, staff, parents and the community

experience of effective leadership and management of individuals

excellent teaching skills

a dedication to progressive teaching and learning

a vision for the continued development of the success of our pupils, our staff and our school within the local and parish communities

an awareness of financial considerations and school strategic planning

a good sense of humour whilst putting the children at the heart of everything they do

an active Christian commitment to support our ethos that together we grow with God.

OFSTED rated the school as Good in 2019 and our SIAMS rating was Outstanding in 2017.

You will find information about our school on our website: https://www.lytham.lancs.sch.uk

We look forward to hearing from individuals passionate about the all-round education of children, who are able to demonstrate a keenness to make a positive impact on their journey.

Pre Interview date: 27th September 2021.
Interview Date: 28th September 2021.

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 https://www.lytham.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

28/09/2021 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact the school on 01253 736900

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached to advert. 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.