DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

BRINDLE GREGSON LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Bournes Row , Off Gregson Lane , Hoghton , Preston , PR5 0DR
Tel: 01254 852381
School website: www.bgl.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 178

Information

Are you an inspirational and highly effective practitioner who will provide strong, dedicated leadership to enrich the lives of all our children? We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who sincerely cares and understands that all children have the potential to achieve their dreams to ‘love learning and inspire each other to thrive in the world’.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to start with us in January 2025, as we begin our exciting journey with our new Headteacher and as part of Endeavour Learning Trust. School was inspected in February 2023 and was graded as being a ‘Good’ school with behaviour and attitudes and personal development judged as ‘Outstanding’. Initially, the role will involve a 0.5 teaching commitment. We very much welcome applications from candidates with SENDCO experience or a commitment to taking on this role following CPD and support.

At BGL, we strive to make every day count. We aim to provide memorable moments for our children through learning, friendship and enrichment. We recognise our role in the community and seek to appoint a leader who is committed to working in close partnership with parents, governors and the wider community. Our Deputy Headteacher will be someone who shows passion and enthusiasm for children’s learning and a dedication to providing the very best education in a happy, calm and safe environment. Our children would like their Deputy Headteacher to listen to them and make learning fun! We are looking for someone who can inspire and motivate as a teacher and leader, being passionate in using skills and knowledge to provide highly effective curriculum delivery.

The successful candidate will take a key role in school leadership and management. We are looking for someone who:

is friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills.

promotes and achieves the highest standards of teaching and learning;

has a commitment to fulfilling their responsibilities whilst inspiring and supporting others

We can offer you:

a wonderful environment that enriches the curriculum;

a happy school with motivated and engaging children with a passion for learning;

an excellent staff team and supportive governors;

opportunities to develop leadership and management skills;

commitment to your CPD;

the support of being in a multi-academy trust.

Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School will join Endeavour Learning Trust in the Autumn Term.

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.
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School Visits: Tuesday 10th September at 9:30am; 2:00pm or 4:30pm.
Application deadline: Friday 20th September at 12 noon

Essential Experience

has very high expectations of all and will inspire, challenge and encourage staff to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and our pupils;

is able to contribute to the professional development programme for the school including coaching, mentoring and modelling work in the school;

will promote the school ethos in which the highest achievements are expected from all members of the school community;

loves their job and will go the extra mile.

Proposed Interview Date:

14/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We warmly encourage interested candidates to come and visit our school, to see for yourselves what a very special place it is. Please contact school on 01254 852381 to arrange this.
Shortlisting: Wednesday 2nd October
Observations: week beginning 7th October
Interview: Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk
Please ensure you receive 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.