HEADTEACHER

Location

SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL. CHURCH
Bradshaw Row , Church , Accrington , BB5 4HG
Tel: 01254 233382
School website: www.sacredheartschoolchurch.co.uk
Roll: 230

Information

The Governors, staff and children of Sacred Heart R.C Primary School are looking to appoint a Head teacher with effect from 1st September 2022.

We wish to appoint a Headteacher who is a practising Catholic, inspirational, enthusiastic and committed to the role and school. Someone who will build upon our current strengths and further develop our school.

This is a great opportunity for a strong and effective leader to make a significant impact and contribute at a school which places the children at the centre of all it does.

In our welcoming and happy school, we are searching for a Headteacher who:

Will maintain the caring, respectful and inclusive Catholic ethos of the school

Will inspire, nurture and motivate our staff and pupils and support their wellbeing while making them feel valued

Will continue to build our school culture and curriculum based on gospel values which takes account of the richness and diversity of the school community

Is a dedicated professional with a passion for education

Takes time to build relationships with pupils, staff and parents

Works flexibly in partnership with staff, parents, governors and the children

Holds high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour

Has a proven track record in raising standards and improving outcomes for children

Strives to continuously improve the attainment and achievement of our children through rigorous monitoring and evaluation, promoting excellence and challenging poor performance

Has the vigour to challenge the children, staff and themselves to achieve.

We can offer you:

Happy, well behaved children who are eager to learn in an atmosphere where they all feel valued and respected

A dedicated, experienced and supportive staff and governing body

A vibrant, fun and creative learning environment

A commitment to your professional development and an openness to any new ideas that will benefit our children

Opportunities to further develop your leadership and management skills within a friendly and forward-thinking Catholic school and an opportunity for support and mentorship from an experienced Catholic Headteacher (for first time headteachers)

An opportunity to work within a strong cluster of local schools

Please visit our school website www.sacredheartschoolchurch.co.uk for further information.


The successful candidate will be required to undergo Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records bureau (CRB) and obtain any other statutorily required clearance.

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01254 233382 and we will arrange for you to be shown round by members of our Governing Board.

Closing date: 27/01/2022
Shortlisting: 02/02/2022
Proposed Interviews: 23/02/2022
Starting Date: 01/09/2022

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 http://www.sacredheartschoolchurch.co.uk/

Proposed Interview Date:

23/02/2022 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01254 233382 and we will arrange for you to be shown round by members of our Governing Board.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please note completed applications will only be accepted electronically. Please return to: schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk

Rehabilitation Act Of Offenders Act 1974 - Details of any criminal record spent or unspent should be sent to the chair of governors by the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.