HEADTEACHER

Location

OUR LADY'S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. PRESTON
St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 3SQ
Tel: 01772 326900
School website: www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 900

Information

The Governors of Our Lady’s Catholic High School seek to appoint an experienced leader following the retirement of the current Headteacher.

We are looking to appoint a candidate who is keen to build on their own passion for education and providing our pupils with the very best learning experiences. Your application should highlight and provide evidence of your strong leadership qualities and experience, as well as your commitment and alignment to our school’s ethos and values. 

Our Lady’s Catholic High School is a Voluntary Aided School that is situated in the popular Preston City suburb of Fulwood with close links to the M6 and M55 motorways.

Our school offers the successful candidate:

• A welcoming, safe and happy learning environment


• Committed, enthusiastic, creative staff and pupils 


• A friendly and supportive working environment where people genuinely work as a team in order to deliver the highest standards for our pupils


• A school where everyone is respected and listened to.


• A school where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling our pupils to become confident and successful learners.


• We recognise the value of everyone and provide a wealth of opportunities for our pupils to realise their potential.

Interviews will be held on 23rd & 24th February 2022.

Visits to the school will be available 19th & 20th January. To arrange a visit to the school, please contact Pam Stott, headteachers PA at: PTT@olchs.lancs.sch.uk 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You should note that an enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required prior to taking up an appointment.

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.olchs.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

23/02/2022 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Telephone Pam Stott on 01772 326913

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Further information about our School is available at: www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk. Please return all documentation to ptt@olchs.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.