HEADTEACHER

Location

ST JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL. STACKSTEADS. BACUP
Huttock End Lane , Stacksteads , Bacup , OL13 8LR
Tel: 01706 873177
School website: www.stjosephsbacup.co.uk
Roll: 106

Information

Are you a practising Catholic with the drive and enthusiasm to lead our school? The children, staff and governors are seeking a new Headteacher, who is committed to further developing our exceptional and caring learning environment.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

has the vision and dedication to take on the challenge of leading this exceptional school

works with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community

has a clear strategic direction

will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be

will develop and sustain a learning culture for all across our school

will foster children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement

will develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school

We can offer:

fantastic children who are eager to learn

a Governing Board which is fully committed to the continuing development of our school community

support for your professional development

excellent local and diocesan collaborative links

support from both the Diocese and the local authority

Shortlisting: 30/03/2023

Roman Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.stjosephsbacup.co.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

04/04/2023 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01706873177

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached.
Please return 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.