DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

CARLETON ST HILDA'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Bispham Road , Carleton , Poulton-Le-Fylde , FY6 7PE
Tel: 01253 882225
School website: www.sthildas-carleton.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 209

Information

Do you have the drive and enthusiasm to help lead our school?

Due to the retirement of our current and well-respected Deputy Head Teacher, the children, staff and governors are seeking to appoint an excellent, inspirational and dynamic Deputy Head Teacher. They will work in partnership with the Head Teacher and SLT to continue to develop and secure the very best outcomes for all of our children. We are a thriving and popular primary school. We pride ourselves on the personal and social development of all pupils and staff; and are a happy and creative, Church of England Primary School.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:

is fully supportive of and committed to our strong Christian ethos and Christian faith

will be a champion of inclusion, diversity, equality and well-being for all our pupils, staff and the community we serve

demonstrates a highly inclusive approach to teaching and values each child as unique and builds upon each child’s starting point

will be a highly effective teacher and leader of learning who can drive improvements to build on the strengths of our school

has proven skills in inspiring children and raising attainment in all subjects

will challenge, lead and empower staff to be the best they can be

will have experience at senior leadership level with a strong proven track record of raising whole school standards

has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and who can work as part of a team; developing excellent relationships with all members of our school community

will have the energy, drive and ability to develop the potential of all staff and pupils

is a hardworking, loyal member of our team who will contribute to making our school even better and is willing to participate in the wider life of the school

As a school we can offer you:

a distinctive Christian ethos where everyone is valued and supported

polite, hardworking, enthusiastic and fun-loving children who are eager to learn

a staff team dedicated to ensuring that all pupils enjoy learning and achieve high standards

strong partnerships with parents, the church family, Blackburn Diocese and the local community

supportive Governing Body and families

opportunities to develop your career and leadership skills and talents through a commitment to high quality CPD and professional development

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

06/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you share our vision, enthusiasm and believe that you have the necessary skills to join our team then we encourage you to come and see our school for yourself. Visits to the school are by prior arrangement. Please contact the school office on 01253 882225

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a page limit of 3 pages of A4, point 12 font.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 6th January 2025.
Please ensure you receive an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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