HEADTEACHER

Location

BURNLEY WHITTLEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabor Street , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 0HL
Tel: 01282 429419
School website: www.whittlefield.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 229

Information

Whittlefield Primary and Nursery School in Burnley wish to recruit an inspirational and strategic headteacher with the skills and abilities to build on our achievements to date and who will uphold our ethos and strong sense of family. Central to our approach and integral to our culture is the inclusivity and nurture of our children, supporting their growth, achievement, and happiness.

Our children would especially welcome a Headteacher who:

Is approachable and a good listener and believes in them

Is kind, caring and empathetic but who can also be fun

Will encourage, inspire and motivate them in their learning

Will continue some of our local traditions as well as introducing exciting new ideas

The Board would welcome a Headteacher who is resilient, given the ever-demanding nature of a Primary Headteacher role, but also someone who can create a supportive and empathetic culture amongst staff, whilst still providing rigour within our teaching and school improvement practices.

Key attributes also expected within the role, will be a determination to achieve school improvement, which will be based on a thorough knowledge of latest curriculum approaches and a passion for the learning and development of each and every child.

Our school is located just off junction 10 of the M65 and holds accessible rail, road and public transport links. Burnley as a town is surrounded by lovely countryside, is centrally located close to major cities, has housing that is competitively priced and not forgetting our premier league football team.

Like you, we want the best for our children, and we need a Headteacher who can ensure the highest quality of education and teaching so that every child reaches their potential and is confident and happy. Our vision is Dream, Believe, Achieve - can you help our children to dream big, believe in themselves and achieve the best that they can be?

Salary range: L14 to L21
Closing date: Monday 18th December (12pm)
Pre Application Visits to School: Please contact the school
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th January
Pre-Interview School Visit Thursday 25th January
Interview date: Friday 26th January

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, 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.

Proposed Interview Date:

26/01/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

To arrange a visit to the school please contact our School Office on 01282 429419.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application forms attached
Please return completed application forms 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.