HEADTEACHER

Location

THORNTON CLEVELEYS BAINES ENDOWED VC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Station Road , Thornton Cleveleys , Lancashire , FY5 5HY
Tel: 01253 823420
School website: www.bainesend.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 208

Information

As a result of the early retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Headteacher to work in partnership with governors, staff and the community, to lead the future development of our happy, welcoming and successful school.

We are looking for an outstanding leader of learning, who can bring drive and passion, to build on our ethos, strengths and values.

We expect our new Headteacher to:

bring vision and strategy

have strong interpersonal skills

be visible to our whole school community

value building positive relationships

build on the curriculum delivered in school

develop the staff to provide a strong learning offer that helps our children achieve their full potential.

In return, we can offer:

a capable and ambitious senior leadership and curriculum team

a dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff, who are committed to improving the life chances of our children

children who behave well and have very positive attitudes to learning

a knowledgeable, supportive and proactive governing body.

Those who are considering applying for this post are encouraged to visit our school before submitting their application. If you would like to visit, please contact the school on 01253 823420 to arrange an appointment.

You will also find some useful information in our application pack, including links to our website.

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 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note that supporting statements should be no more that 3 sides of A4 in size 12 font.
Please submit any applications in word format.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

More Information can be found at www.bainesend.lancsngfl.ac.uk

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school on 01253 823420

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications in word format electronically 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.