DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

OSWALDTWISTLE ST PAUL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Union Road , Oswaldtwistle , Accrington , BB5 3DD
Tel: 01254 231026
School website: www.st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 161

Information

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young but set an example for the believers in speech; in conduct; in love; in faith and in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12)

Following the promotion of our previous Deputy Head Teacher we are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

will support the school’s distinctive Christian character,

has a strong faith and a passion for pastoral care in school,

has high expectations of themselves, others and pupils,

has a vision that will ensure our school continues to move forward,

is able to develop strong professional relationships with staff, parents, Governors and the wider community,

is an outstanding practitioner

In return we can offer:

a supportive and dedicated staff

active and supportive Governors

an inclusive, diverse school

amazing children who have excellent behaviour for learning

opportunities for professional development

In line with the school's safer recruitment and child protection policies, appointment to this post will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and references will be taken up on all shortlisted candidates.

Please note we only accept applications submitted on the Blackburn Diocesan application forms which comply with current employment legislation. We cannot accept applications on incorrect forms.

Shortlisting date: 14th March 2023
Pre-interview visit date: 29th March 2023

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.

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 www.st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

30/03/2023 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please ring the school office to make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached.
Please return completed applications to head@st-pauls.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.