DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

COLNE NEWTOWN NURSERY SCHOOL
West Street , Colne , Lancashire , BB8 0HW
Tel: 01282 864411
School website: www.newtownnursery.co.uk
Roll: 108

Information

Newtown Nursery School is looking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to join and lead our incredible, committed and hardworking team. You will work closely with the Governors, Headteacher, Teachers, Lead Team and other staff. You will lead, develop and further enhance teaching, learning and achievement whilst continually striving to ensure quality and consistency.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our unique 0-4 years school working with a motivated team within a very supportive, forward thinking environment which is dedicated to our children and community. The successful candidate must be an exceptional and inspirational teacher with a passion for Early Years and in depth knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. Leadership qualities are a must and leadership and management skills and experience would be a vast advantage.

The school is lucky to be able to offer extended provision for families before and after school and during school holidays. The Deputy Headteacher has a strategic role in the organisation and overview of this provision.

The position is required from 01/05/2024 or as soon as possible.

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

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.

Rehabilitation 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.newtownnursery.co.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

06/02/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school for an informal discussion.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk; please check that you have received an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.