DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

SLYNE-WITH-HEST. ST LUKE'S. CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Shady Lane , Slyne , Lancaster , LA2 6JL
Tel: 01524 823505
School website: www.slyne-with-hest.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 219

Information

Appointment of Deputy Headteacher at Slyne-with-Hest St Luke’s C.E. Primary School
The governors of Slyne-with-Hest St Luke’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher to join our happy and successful church school community.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

is an innovative and passionate primary practitioner committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning and who has a proven track record of raising children’s attainment.

believes in setting high standards while making learning fun

has the experience to be able to manage whole school curriculum development and support colleagues in developing subject leadership skills

has the skills and ability to assist the Headteacher in leading and managing the school and helping to drive the strategic direction of the school through focussed school improvement planning

can work alongside colleagues to mentor/coach and demonstrate good practice

has a clear understanding of the Christian distinctiveness of a church school and its vision, as well as the ability to support and develop its spiritual life

is friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour.

can work with all stakeholders to promote school effectiveness

is willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school

is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of children and staff and has the experience to be the deputy DSL.

We can offer:

a welcoming, happy and caring Christian school community

well behaved children who are active learners and are always keen to acquire new knowledge and skills

a friendly, committed and supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for all pupils

the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Headteacher who has the the skills to support and develop the next steps in your career.

access to appropriate professional development

a supportive and experienced Governing Board with strong links to the parish and local community

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.

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

Proposed Interview Date:

07/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

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.