DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

HESKETH WITH BECCONSALL ALL SAINTS COFE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Shore Road , Hesketh Bank , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 6RD
Tel: 01772 812630
School website: www.allsaintshwb.co.uk/
Roll: 218

Information

All Saints, Hesketh-with-Becconsall CE Primary are looking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher that has a real passion for learning and wants to make a significant contribution to the school community and the wider life of the school.

Our new Deputy Headteacher will be an excellent practitioner, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. We seek an inspirational and creative Deputy, who will “go the extra mile” to help promote the best possible outcomes fort children and families.

The post will involve working closely with our staff team who feel passionately about children’s experiences in school being rich and of the highest quality. The post will give the individual the opportunity to make a real and lasting contribution to teaching and learning; whole school improvement areas and safeguarding. This role is for somebody that still enjoys being a class teacher, but also wants to be part of the team that oversees the strategic aspects of school life and the sharing of our vision with others. The Deputy will be given weekly time to fulfil their leadership and management duties.

We are looking for a Deputy Head who:

is a role model and committed to living out and promoting our strong Christian values.

has a proven track record in excellent teaching and learning and a clear vision of how to drive this in a school.

has excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

can foster strong relationships, through being approachable and empathetic.

has a drive to make a positive difference to children and families.

will have high expectations of what each and every one of our children is capable of achieving.

knows what it takes for every child to thrive and feel safe.

We can offer:

children who love coming to school and are full of enthusiasm for life and learning.

supportive colleagues who treat each other with respect and love

a team that are committed to excellent teaching and learning.

a school leadership team that are positive and passionate about improving outcomes for all children and making our school a vibrant happy place.

a Governing Body that play a very active role in the life of the school and who work alongside leaders to ensure high standards are expected for all.

strong spiritual and pastoral support from our links with the church

a school that values continued professional development.

Dates:

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at 12pm

Shortlisting: Tuesday 10th January 2023

Interview: Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd February 2023

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.

More Information can be found at www.hesketh-with-becconsall.lancs.sch.uk

For an informal discussion please contact:

Potential candidates are warmly encouraged to make an appointment to visit the school. If this is not possible, please feel free to arrange an informal chat with the Headteacher over the phone or via Zoom. She will be happy to answer any particular questions you may have.
This can be arranged by ringing the school office: 01772 812630

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached.
Please return completed application forms to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.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.