DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

ST MICHAEL AND ST JOHN'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, CLITHEROE
Lowergate , Clitheroe , BB7 1AG
Tel: 01200 422560
School website: www.ssmj.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 155

Information

The governors of St Michael and St John’s RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and talented Deputy Headteacher to work alongside our hardworking, dedicated team and support and assist the Headteacher in the continued strategic development of the school.

Our school is set in the town of Clitheroe in the beautiful Ribble Valley. We are well known locally for being a ‘school family’ and a friendly, inclusive school and we are keen to maintain this reputation.

Our staff are acutely aware of each child's strengths, talents and needs. Ofsted 2023 graded the school as ‘good’ and in the Catholic School’s Inspectorate judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in July 2024.

At St Michael and St John’s, we have high expectations of all and strive for excellence in all we do; aiming to develop every child to ‘follow the example of Jesus to learn, love and respect one another to be the best they can be’ in all areas.

We are looking for Deputy Headteacher who:

Is a practising Catholic with a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community.

is an excellent classroom practitioner with the ability to inspire and set high standards and expectations in all aspects of school and community life while making learning fun and creative for all

has the skills and knowledge to monitor, evaluate, report on and influence whole school improvement

has excellent organisational skills to enable effective contribution to strategic development, day-to-day running and maintain high quality teaching

demonstrates drive, experience and creativity to build on our current high standards of teaching through continuous school improvement

is committed to the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of children and staff

has excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and develop strong professional relationships with colleagues, governors, parents, children and the wider community; modelling high levels of professionalism, commitment and integrity

is a flexible team player, creative, forward thinking and resilient, with a cheerful disposition

is caring and embodies the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school and will strive to make a positive difference to the lives of all of our pupils

will go the extra mile, bringing something additional to the school

For further information please see the attached documents.

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

17/12/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school.
Closing date – noon on Thursday 28th November 2024
Shortlisting - 3rd December - time TBC

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th December. Prior to that shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching as part of the selection process.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a word limit of 1300 words submitted in word format.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 28th November 2024.
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.