DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

BALDERSTONE ST LEONARD'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Commons Lane , Balderstone , Blackburn , BB2 7LL
Tel: 01254 769150
School website: www.balderstoneschool.co.uk
Roll: 110

Information

“…rooted and grounded in love.” Ephesians 3:17

Could you be the newest member of our school family? Would you like to help lead a small school with a huge heart – a heart for God, a school with a love of learning at its centre and a school where we genuinely care for each other? Then you might be our next Deputy Head!

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Church of England school, due to the promotion of our current Deputy therefore, we are seeking to appoint an inspirational, highly motivated, and creative Deputy Headteacher to join our experienced, dedicated and caring school team.

We are looking for a Deputy Head who:

Will strengthen, promote and develop our strong, inclusive Christian ethos in our school.

Will work in partnership with our newly appointed Headteacher and our staff team to create a culture of excellence in our school, supporting our vision of a school that is ‘rooted and grounded in love.’

Will take on duties related to the leadership of the school (dependent on your giftings) and will be a role model in terms of subject leadership.

Will nurture and support a culture of high expectations for all in our school and support excellence in behaviour and effort.

Is an outstanding teacher – who puts teaching and learning at the heart of their role and inspires others to be the best they can be.

Can communicate positively with the whole of our school family engaging with our local community and church.

Understands how best to unlock potential in children and encourages a love of learning and achievement for all.

As part of our school family we will ensure that:

You will be working alongside well-behaved, enthusiastic learners who are keen to listen and learn.

You feel like you belong and are invested in.

You know that you are valued and that your hard-work is appreciated.

You are surrounded by a supportive, ambitious and committed Governing Body.

You feel part of a community with strong parental support and links to our vibrant church and faith family.

You are looked after but also challenged to bring out the best in yourself and in the others around you.

You have a voice and can make a positive change to the lives of others.


Closing date -Monday 16th May 12pm
Shortlisting - Wednesday 18th May
Interviews – Wednesday 25th May (in school) and Thursday 26th May

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.balderstone.lancs.sch.uk/

Proposed Interview Date:

26/05/2022 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed prior to application. Please telephone the current Headteacher Mrs Janet Banks, to make an appointment 01254 769150. It would be lovely if you could visit during the school day to see our school family in action!

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.