ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Location

ST OSWALD'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL. LONGTON
Chapel Lane , Longton , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 5EB
Tel: 01772 613402
School website: www.longton-st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 245

Information

The Governors of St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School would like to appoint an inspirational Teacher and Leader to join the dedicated school team. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher will play a crucial role in the overall leadership and management of the school as well as being an excellent teacher with the highest standards and expectations for every pupil.

Ideal Candidate will:

Have a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community.

Be an excellent KS2 practitioner.

Have taken a strategic lead role in curriculum development and assessment.

Be committed to achieving the highest of standards for all pupils.

Liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure consistent high standards in behaviour management and teaching and learning.

Be solution-focussed with the resolve and relentless enthusiasm to make a real difference to pupils.

Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Be keen to involve themselves in all aspects of the school community including the wider parish community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to help further the strategic direction of the school and their own career.

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 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.

Equal opportunities: We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in the way we deliver services to the community and in our employment arrangements. We expect all employees to understand and promote this policy in their work.

Health and Safety: All employees have a responsibility for their own health and safety and that of others when carrying out their duties and must co-operate with us to apply our general statement of Health and Safety Policy.

Safeguarding Commitment: We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Proposed Interview Date:

15/03/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We warmly welcome visits to our school so please contact the School Office 01772 613402 or e-mail the Headteacher, Mrs Wood: head@longton-st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached.
Please return completed application form to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk.
Please note there is limit of 1300 words for the supporting statement

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