HEADTEACHER

Location

ROYAL CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 1NT
Tel: 01772 729705
School website: www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 26

Information

Following the retirement of our current Headteacher, after 30 years of exceptional and dedicated service to this school the governors are seeking an experienced and ambitious school leader to be our new Headteacher from September 2023.

Royal Cross is a very successful special school for deaf children, judged outstanding at its last three inspections. Well established in the local and regional community, we work particularly closely with families.  Pupils come from across Lancashire and the North West.
Royal Cross is a small and lively environment, where everyone is enthusiastic about learning through enjoyment. Staff are dedicated to meeting the individual needs of pupils, particularly in
developing their ability to communicate in whatever way works best.

We are looking for an excellent leader with the following qualities:

strong interpersonal skills and commitment to an inclusive communication environment as the key to progress and well-being

knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of pupils and their families in a school for deaf children 

passion to ensure high quality provision and continuous improvement

ability to manage a small school where natural fluctuations in numbers (due to low incidence needs) have an impact on funding 

vision and drive to lead the school’s future development

If this sounds like the type of challenge you would relish, please have a look at the School website (www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk), where you will find a range of information including the schools Child Protection Policy.

Application forms and further information can be downloaded from the website or can be requested from: bursar@royalcross.lancs.sch.uk
Completed applications must be submitted electronically to: bursar@royalcross.lancs.sch.uk

We will be undertaking a Disclosure and Barring Service check. This is an online check and access to the system will be provided to you should you be the selected candidate. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance, regardless of what is discussed at interview.

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.


Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date:  6th January 2023 @ 12:00
Shortlisting for Interview: 12th January 2023
Pre Interview visit to school: 25th January 2023
Interview date: 26th January 2023

More Information can be found at www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

26/01/2023 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Potential applicants are welcome and encouraged to visit the school by arrangement with the Headteacher - Bev Hennefer.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Form attached.
. Kath Markham - bursar@royalcross.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.