HEADTEACHER

Location

BARROWFORD ST THOMAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, Wheatley Lane Road, Nelson, Lancashire

Tel: 01282 614462
School website: www.st-thomas-ce12.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 118

Information

Our Mission is to be a school where all can flourish and grow in God’s love.

The Governors of our school warmly welcome you to our amazing school set in the village of Barrowford in the wonderful setting of Pendle. At our school we take great pride in the love, care and aspirational education which we provide for out school community. Following the news of the imminent retirement of our much respected Headteacher Mrs Duckworth, we are looking forward to moving onto the next chapter in our school’s history and hope that you will be the person to bring the enthusiasm, knowledge and creativity to make this a continued success.

Our school is firmly grounded in our Christian faith which permeates everything we do. We champion diversity and treasure the uniqueness of each of our school community and this is underpinned through the living out of our gospel values.

Our very experienced and supportive staff team go the extra mile for our children and parents/ carers. We have excellent support from our parents and carers and are at the heart of our local community.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who:

Is an outstanding and experienced classroom practitioner

Is a passionate, creative and reflective educator who is keen to share their knowledge and skills with colleagues

Is an excellent communicator who listens and is able to understand the needs of staff and support the staff team

Is able to form highly supportive and positive relationships with all our school community

Is able to promote, and be a role model for, our school’s strong Christian vision, values and ethos

We offer:

A warm , very experienced and dedicated staff team

A very experienced and supportive team of governors

Amazing, well behaved and respectful children who are excited by learning

A shared commitment to provide the best education and life experiences for all our children.

Close links with our church and local community

Support within the DBE family of schools.

The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The Headteacher is expected to demonstrate this commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is expected to hold all staff and volunteers accountable for their contribution to the safeguarding regulations.

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

10/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 614462.

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.