DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

FULWOOD AND CADLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cadley Causeway , Fulwood , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 3QT
Tel: 01772 717087
School website: www.fulwoodandcadleyprimaryschool.com
Roll: 315

Information

The Governing body of Fulwood and Cadley Primary School would like to invite applications for the role of deputy head teacher, offering applicants the chance to join our incredible and successful school family. The successful candidate will support the headteacher in driving forward school improvement, influencing the strategic direction of our school in order to improve outcomes for all our children, whilst embracing our passion for outdoor learning.
With the support of the Governing Body, the teaching team, parents/carers and of course the pupils, candidates will have the chance to be supported in their own career development, be part of a forward thinking and innovative team and be given an opportunity to make a difference.
As we embark on a new part of our school journey we seek a dedicated, determined and forward thinking individual who is not afraid to take a risk, upholding the high standards we expect of both the children and each other, whilst ensuring an environment of emotional warmth and nurture is at the heart of everything.
Our Expectations:

Educational Excellence: have high standards and expectation for all aspects of teaching and learning, within their own classroom and across the school.

Innovative Curriculum Development: Be part of the developments to the curriculum, ensuring rigour and ambition.

Collaboration: Be able to work well with others including the headteacher and all members of the school community team to uphold our school vision and values.

Support Emotional Well-being and Mental-Health: To support the well-being of others enabling members of the school community to thrive and fulfil their potential.

Community: Strengthen the sense of community in and out school, making school the heart of the local community.

Be Inclusive: Be innovative in the provision for our SEND children, working collaboratively with other leaders, staff, parents and children to ensure the best possible provision is in place for all vulnerable learners.
Our Offer:

A school family where support and collaboration is at the heart of all we do.

An amazing group of children who bring such joy and warmth to others, with positive behaviour for and good engagement in learning.

Opportunity for professional growth, with a chance to be innovative, adopt new approaches and be forward in their thinking.

A supportive Governing Body, Head Teacher and staff team, who will support you in your well-being to ensure you are able to thrive and fulfil your amazing potential.
Proposed Interview Date:

20th May – Lesson Observation & Interview with School Council

21st May – Interview
Please note the word limit for the supporting statement is 1200
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.
More Information can be found at www.fulwoodandcadleyprimaryschool.com

For an informal discussion please contact:

We look forward to receiving applications for this incredible post and wish all applicants the very best of luck.
For an informal discussion please contact: Kirsty France (Headteacher) on 01772 717087
Further details are available from and if you would like to arrange a visit please contact:
Bursar@fulwoodcadley.lancs.sch.uk
Fulwood & Cadley Primary School,
Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Applications attached.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk
Please check that you have received an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received. 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.

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