ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Location

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Myles Standish Way , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 3LS
Tel: 01257 262093
School website: www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 988

Information

The Governors of Holy Cross Catholic High School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and innovative Assistant Headteacher to lead on whole school behaviour including pupil attitudes, routines and expectations. The successful applicant will ensure effective systems and procedures are consistently applied and ensure accurate and effective management of data relating to behaviour.

The Assistant Headteacher will have drive and ambition to inspire both staff and pupils in line with our mission statement I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.

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 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.


More Information can be found at http://www.holycross.lancs.sch.uk/

Essential Qualifications

Degree

recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or equivalent

Evidence of continuing professional development including working towards or attainment of Leadership Pathways or NPQSL

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant post-graduate study or qualifications

CCRS or equivalent

Essential Experience

Commitment to Catholic Ethos and values
Recent successful experience at middle leadership level

Knowledge of current initiatives in education and how they relate to raising standards and achievement

Experience of monitoring progress of pupils

Experience of raising standards through staff CPD

Successful track record of raising achievement as a middle leader or in another similar role

Desirable Experience

Knowledge of the principles and practice of school evaluation

Professional knowledge and understanding of the work of other agencies and opportunities for collaboration and professional knowledge and understanding of local and national policies, priorities and statutory frameworks

Proposed Interview Date:

16/05/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Beth Palmer PA to Headteacher
b.palmer@holycross.lancs.sch.uk
01257 262093

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be returned to vacancies@holycross.lancs.sch.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.