DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

LONGSANDS COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Longsands Lane , Fulwood , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 9PS
Tel: 01772 795676
School website: www.longsandscp.org.uk/
Roll: 211

Information

The Headteacher and Governors of Longsands CP School are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher who is a dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational leader with a passion for improving outcomes for all. We wish to appoint an outstanding teacher and dynamic leader who has the energy and vision to work with the Headteacher to drive forward improvements with passion and care for the community. The successful applicant will take up a full-time post with a 0.6 teaching commitment, in Y6 in the first instance, and exercise responsibility as SENDCo.

If you are:

an excellent communicator who is able to inspire and support colleagues;

someone who has a passion and commitment for supporting pupils with SEND and their families;

friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a sense of humour;

and you have:

a proven track record of raising achievement and developing children to be caring, confident and resilient citizens;

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

we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be a school that can offer you:

motivated, confident and happy pupils who are proud of and love their school;

an inclusive ethos with a cohesive community, built on strong, positive relationships with parents, and a supportive and challenging governing board;

the opportunity to develop your own skills and leadership experience in an environment dedicated to personal growth.

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.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

See application pack

Proposed Interview Date:

11/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Lang
head@longsands.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application form attached. Please email applications to:
head@longsands.lancsngfl.ac.uk by noon on 13.09.24.

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