DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

OVERTON ST HELEN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lancaster Road , Overton , Morecambe , LA3 3EZ
Tel: 01524 858615
School website: st-helens.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 177

Information

The governors, pupils and staff of Overton St Helen’s CE primary are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational deputy head teacher who will be a key member of our school family, continuing to build upon our achievements as an outstanding church school. We are looking for someone who can help share our Christian Vision and Values; who will be committed to our school pupils in keeping them safe, support their development, nurture their wellbeing, inspire a love of learning, broaden their knowledge and ambitions and let their lights shine.

This position comes with a full-time teaching commitment however a half-day out of class is delegated for management responsibility. It is negotiable as to which year group/key stage class responsibility may fall.

We can offer you:
• A supportive governing body, head teacher and team of staff who will appreciate and recognise your commitment and hard work
• An enriching and rewarding working environment in a beautiful, natural setting on the edge of Morecambe Bay
• A school full of pupils who will respect and respond to your passion and commitment to their wellbeing
• A supportive opportunity to professionally develop your leadership skills and grow into a future school leader

We are looking for:
• a deputy who will uphold our strong Christian Values and help to develop the distinctiveness of our church school
• an outstanding classroom practitioner who will engage and motivate pupils in their learning and be relentless in the pursuit of high standards
• a deputy who will support, develop, inspire and motivate their colleagues
• a willingness to embrace the leadership challenges this post presents displaying positivity, resilience, energy, determination, self-motivation and flexibility
• collaboration with the headteacher to analyse and identify areas for school improvement and formulate plans to achieve this
• an excellent communicator who will build effective relationships with pupils, families, and fellow members of staff
• an approachable and friendly team leader with a sense of fun and adventure, willing to take risks
• someone who will set high standards of behaviour and be intrinsic in supporting all our school pupils to meet these standards
• a champion of dynamic teaching, devoted to the implementation of the schools broad, ambitious and active curriculum
• a deputy who will be committed to the life of the school and the community it serves.

Closing date: Friday 28th April
Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd May
Pre-interview Day: Thursday 18th May
Interview Day: Friday 19th May

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.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.overton-st-helens.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

19/05/2023 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We would encourage interested candidates to visit the school and so please contact the school bursar, to make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

For further information, please read the attached document and other information about our school. In addition, visit our website and Facebook page to read our key policies and find out about the wider life of our school.
Application form attached. Please return completed applications 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.