DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

BARNACRE ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, LONGRIDGE

Tel: 01772 783555
School website: barnacreroadprimary.co.uk
Roll: 234

Information

Are you our future Deputy Headteacher?

We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader who will further enhance both our leadership team and the lives and learning of our children. We are looking for a deputy headteacher who is committed to helping secure outstanding teaching and learning across our school. We want a deputy who is caring and supportive and who has the drive to take our school from special measures to good.

Despite the challenging time at Barncre Road our staff and children have shown true resilience, determination and a love of learning which is at the heart of the Barnacre Family. We need a deputy who has the skills to ensure a smooth transition into an academy.

This is a unique time for Barnacre and such an amazing opportunity for a strong leader with aspirations for their future.

Your application will need to demonstrate that you have:
• Successful experience in senior leadership in the primary sector and who is solution-focused with a proven track record of driving whole-school improvement
• A commitment to ongoing research into school improvement
• Experience in leading by example with an understanding of how to use different leadership and management styles
• The ability to understand and develop quality assurance systems to ensure strong performance and impact
• A deep knowledge and understanding of educational legislation, new innovations and developments
• Excellent behaviour management strategies
• A strong commitment to personal development for all staff including yourself with high expectations for all
• The ability to manage change, conflict and empower others
• A desire in a school setting that is fast-paced, where every day is different

We can offer:
• A busy and happy school (the post carries a teaching commitment)
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive environment with a welcoming ethos and an outstanding sense of community through close partnerships with families and other community groups
• Enthusiastic, caring and honest children, who have a positive attitude towards learning and life
• A staff team committed to securing the best outcomes for all pupils
• A fantastic team of staff and governors that are friendly and committed

Interview date: 22/05/2023 & 24/05/2023

Commitment to safeguarding
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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all of our recruitment and selection practices reflect 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 barnacreroadprimary.co.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2023 

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.