HEADTEACHER

Location

ST TERESA'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE
Downing Street , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 4RH
Tel: 01772 797397
School website: www.st-teresas-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 176

Information

“Live, Love and Learn”

Chair of Governors: Mrs E. M. Hesketh

Following a successful 8 years in post, our Head Teacher is retiring in August 2023.
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Head Teacher, who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all.

We are seeking a Head Teacher who: -

Is a practicing Catholic, committed to the teachings of the Catholic church

Has excellent, interpersonal skills and an ability to lead, motivate and inspire

Will continue to raise aspirations of all our children

Has proven leadership skills and can advance our high-quality teaching and learning

Is a strategic thinker who will continue to implement our vision and development plan to inspire our children

Is committed to building on the relationships already established with our parents, parish, community and Trust.

Is able to demonstrate a high level of experience and involvement in the leadership of safeguarding and a commitment to going to DSL training.


Our children are seeking a Headteacher who:

Can keep us safe and make us happy

Understands children’s needs and can solve problems

Is caring, generous, honest and patient

Is a good leader and a brilliant teacher

Is a good listener and is curious

Helps us to do things even if we are scared

We can offer:

A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith

A welcoming and supportive community united in our desire to learn and improve together.

The opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff

A supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision and determination to raising standards of teaching and learning

Personalised and ever evolving professional development opportunities to ensure that God given talents are nurtured and potential is fulfilled

A dedicated and supportive team of directors of the Trust and Governors of the school to work with.


Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be appointed under the terms and conditions of a CES contract which they will be required to sign. The employer will be the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Applications must be made on the CES Leadership application form.

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 DBD website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request, Lancashire County Council had a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy. This is available from the recruiting manager to applicates 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 carries our as part or our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Application forms should be returned to:- schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk
Closing Date: - Friday January 27th, 2023, at 12 noon
Short Listing – February 2nd, 2023
Interviews 27th and 28th February 2023

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact the school to make arrangements.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached, please return to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 27th January 2023 before 12 noon.

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