Apply online DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - TEACHING AND LEARNING, RESEARCH AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Ref 193480
Grade L19-L23
Salary £73509 to £ 81070 
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Permanent
Required From 1st September 2025 or sooner if possible 
Closing Date 9am 07/10/2024
Location
SIR JOHN THURSBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Eastern Avenue , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 2AT
Tel: 01282 682313
School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
Roll: 1123
Information
“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven leader to make a difference as Deputy Headteacher. We are looking for a great leader who is ready to drive our strategic vision. The specific responsibilities in this post are around Teaching and Learning, research and improvement but we are keen to hear from outstanding leaders who are able to contribute to our strategic direction and so the specific responsibilities will be discussed with the successful applicant. The role arises due to the promotion to headship of the current post holder. It will involve supporting the Headteacher in the oversight of the strategic vision for our school as well as the development and leadership of our talented team of Assistant Headteachers and Lead Practitioners.

We are looking for a driven and passionate leader with the inspiration, motivation, vision and expertise to:

  • continue to develop, communicate and deliver the strategic vision for the school
  • provide dynamic and professional leadership and management of the school
  • ensure that achievement rises across all subjects based on the delivery of an appropriate and inspiring curriculum and evidenced through analysis of student performance and outcomes

    For full advert details please refer to the advert on our website www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

    We welcome visitors to the school - To arrange a time to visit and meet with the headteacher please contact his PA, Susan Rigg - s.rigg@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk. or telephone 01282 682313 ext: 21006.

    Further details and application form are available from the school website or Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as detailed below.

    For application information please:

  • download from the ‘vacancies’ section on the college website:  www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk<
  • or email recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
  • or telephone 01282 682313

    Send your completed Application form to: recruitment@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

    Closing date:  9am Monday 7th October 2024

    Shortlisting will take place Wednesday 9th October 2024

    Interview process date:  Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October 2024

    The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. 

    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.

    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.


    More Information can be found at http://www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
  • Essential Qualifications

    Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification

    Desirable Qualifications

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    Essential Experience

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    Desirable Experience

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    Proposed Interview Date:
    14/10/2024 

    For an informal discussion please contact:

    Mr Matt Renshaw, Headteacher

    Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

    www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk. Application Forms to be returned to recruitment@sirjohnthursby.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.