DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

MEDLAR-WITH-WESHAM CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Garstang Road North , Wesham , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 3DE
Tel: 01772 682836
School website: www.weshamcofe.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 187

Information

The Governors of Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational leader to join our highly skilled and motivated team.

As the Deputy Headteacher of Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School, you will:

Have a strong and committed Christian faith and will drive our distinctive Christian vision.

Assist the Headteacher in the strategic leadership and management of the school in line with the Christian vision.

Assist the Headteacher in the day to day organisation and management of the school.

Have high expectations for achievement by providing the best learning opportunities and personal development for all.

Be approachable and build positive relationships with our whole school and parish community.

Provide the highest levels of support for staff development and well-being.

Be a hardworking team player with excellent communication skills, able to motivate others by example.

Be a strong and resilient leader with the vision and drive to build on the current successes, achievements and initiatives of the school.

Continue to support the work already begun in developing a rounded curriculum.

Be committed to safeguarding the welfare of children.

In return, we can offer:

Supportive and encouraging links with our parish church and clergy and the wider Diocese of Blackburn.

Dedicated Governors supported by hard working, skilled and enthusiastic staff, committed to ongoing improvement.

Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and embrace the Christian ethos and values of our school.

A commitment to enable you to flourish in your role through opportunities for self-development and well-being.

Interviews will take place on:-
Day 1: 09/10/2023
Day 2: 10/10/2023

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.weshamcofe.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

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.