EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER

Location

GRINDLETON CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL
Sawley Road , Grindleton , Clitheroe , BB7 4QS
Tel: 01200 441257
School website: www.grindleton.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 39

Information

Bolton by Bowland CE Primary School
Gisburn Road
Bolton-by-Bowland
Clitheroe
BB7 4NP
NOR: 34
Website: http://www.bolton-by-bowland.lancs.sch.uk/

Are you our next inspirational Headteacher?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and dynamic Headteacher to lead both our high achieving schools, which have worked successfully together in collaboration since September 2009.
The full-time substantive contract will be held at Grindleton CE School. However, the postholder will be the substantive Headteacher of both schools in the collaboration.

Bolton By Bowland CE Primary and Grindleton CE Primary Schools are small rural schools (4 miles apart), situated in the heart of the Ribble Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The villages have excellent links to the A59, motorway and mainline railway networks. Both schools have an emphasis on nurturing and family values, high achievement and maintain strong links with their communities. Our children are fortunate to be taught in small classes and in an enviable location.

We can offer:

A fantastic opportunity to be instrumental in shaping the schools’ future

Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic children who strive to learn and achieve

A strong team of dedicated, friendly and welcoming staff

Supportive and committed governors and parents

Well-resourced schools with good facilities

A school house in Bolton By Bowland at a competitive rent(if desired)

Our next Head teacher will:

Place our children at the centre of the collaboration

Inspire and motivate through innovative leadership

Demonstrate drive, experience and creativity to build on our current high standards of teaching

Demand ambitious standards for all pupils

Articulate clear values and moral purpose

Share and promote our strong Christian ethos

Understand the opportunities of working in 2 rural communities.

Closing date: 06/06/2022 Noon
Shortlisting date: 16/06/2022
Pre-Interview date: 06/07/2022
Interview date: 07/07/2022

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

07/07/2022 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to both schools are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the School Bursar/Secretary at Grindleton CE Primary School, Jackie Ingham, to make an appointment.

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.