HEADTEACHER

Location

WALTON-LE-DALE HIGH SCHOOL
Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR5 6RN
Tel: 01772 335726
School website: https://www.wldhigh.co.uk
Roll: 732

Information

We are seeking an inspiring and committed individual to join our school as Headteacher. This is a critical role for an ambitious leader with experience of school improvement. Our school academised in June 2024 when we joined Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust, and the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our development and thereby improve the life chances of our pupils.

Candidates should complete and submit the application form together with an accompanying letter, in which you outline your experience and suitability for the position. Applications should be returned to the Chair of Trustees, Keith Fielding, via hr@aspirationalfutures.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 4th November at 9am.
Interviews will be held over two days, Thursday 7th November and Friday, 8th November 2024.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the Headteacher’s PA, Lorraine Hodgson, on 01772 335726 or via email(lhodgson@wldhigh.co.uk).

Applications will be considered in order of receipt. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should a suitable applicant be found prior to the closing date. Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and expects those working in the trust to share this commitment. Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are welcomed.

Onlines checks will be completed for shortlisted candidates. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as qualification and reference checks. Copies of our Recruitment and Selection policy are available from hr@aspirationalfutures.co.uk.

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.


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

Essential Qualifications

Please see attached documents

Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

07/11/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Vicky Ardern 01772 335726 (option 2)

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

lhodgson@wldhigh.co.uk; 01772 335726 (option 2). Electronic applications to be returned to:
hr@aspirationalfutures.co.uk and marked "For the attention of the Chair of Trustees"

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