HEADTEACHER

Location

CARNFORTH CHRIST CHURCH. COFE. VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL
North Road , Carnforth , LA5 9LJ
Tel: 01524 732536
School website: www.christchurch-carnforth.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 118

Information

Christ Church C of E Primary School is a vibrant, stimulating and caring educational community which exists to celebrate the uniqueness of every person, made as they are in the image and likeness of God.
The Governing Body is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed person to lead our school community. We are looking for a Headteacher who is passionate about the continuous development of the school, its staff and its pupils, and who will demonstrate the strong Christian values that our school embodies.

We wish to appoint a headteacher who:

Is an experienced, passionate, and creative educator.

Has strong Christian values and will apply these to develop the school community.

Is an effective communicator and an active listener who will act with integrity for the benefit of all within the school community.

Has the drive and resilience to lead and encourage staff and pupils to be the best that they can be.

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of the children.

We can offer:

A friendly, dedicated, and experienced team of staff and governors.

Happy pupils that are eager to learn (Ofsted, 2022)

Extremely strong partnerships with the church and community groups (SIAMS, 2022)

A firm commitment to your ongoing professional development.

Interviews will take place on 20 and 21 March 2024

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 2022 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
More Information can be found at www.christchurch-carnforth.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We would also encourage you to visit the school to see our wonderful environment and to ask any questions you may have. Please contact the school office on 01524 732536 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form 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.