DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - TWO VACANCIES

Location

BISHOP RAWSTORNE CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Highfield Road , Croston , Leyland , PR26 9HH
Tel: 01772 600349
School website: www.bishopr.co.uk
Roll: 968

Information

SENIOR DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (L20 to L24)DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (L18 to L22)<
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Opportunities such as these rarely come up at Bishop Rawstorne. Our current Deputy Headteacher will be retiring at the end of the academic year and we are looking to appoint two Deputy Headteachers in our new leadership structure. The successful applicants will be joining a team of dedicated and supportive professionals, all of whom are committed to leading and delivering strategic school improvement for the benefit of each and every one of our students. 

We are looking for someone who:

Is a proven senior leader with successful experience in leading strategic school improvement.

Can maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.

Can motivate, inspire and innovate.

Has ambition to develop further.

Is committed to changing the life chances of all our young people - especially the hardest to reach.


Why work at Bishop Rawstorne? 

The school enjoys an excellent reputation with a proven track record of academic excellence and is oversubscribed each year.   

We have inspiring and innovative teaching staff who are supported by talented and motivated support staff - providing the very best learning experiences for our students. 

Outstanding behaviour from students who enjoy learning and want to progress.

We continue to invest significantly to improve the facilities and teaching and learning environments. Our premises are set in 20 acres of beautiful grounds within a rural but accessible location.

How to apply:

Please consult the recruitment pack for further information and use the school's application form to apply. Completed applications should be sent to shosker@bishopr.co.uk (Susan Hosker - Assistant Business Manager).

We welcome pre-application visits to our school. Further information is available by contacting prawlinson@bishopr.co.uk (Peter Rawlinson - Deputy Headteacher).

Interviews are scheduled to to take place on Friday 11th October 2024.

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 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to bring a completed confidential disclosure form with them on the interview day. The academy will undertake stringent and rigorous checks of identity and qualifications to ensure that we maintain the very highest standards of child protection for our students. The successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

More Information can be found at www.bishopr.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

More information can be found in the recruitment pack.

Desirable Qualifications

More information can be found in the recruitment pack.

Essential Experience

More information can be found in the recruitment pack.

Desirable Experience

More information can be found in the recruitment pack.

Proposed Interview Date:

11/10/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Peter Rawlinson (Deputy Headteacher) - prawlinson@bishopr.co.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Completed applications should be emailed to Susan Hosker (Assistant Business Manager) at shosker@bishopr.co.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.