HEADTEACHER

Location

BURNLEY LOWERHOUSE JUNIOR SCHOOL
Liverpool Road , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 6LN
Tel: 01282 426774
School website: www.lowerhousejunior.co.uk
Roll: 208

Information

The Governing Body of Lowerhouse Junior School in Burnley wish to recruit an inspirational and passionate Headteacher with the skills to build on our achievements and progress to date.

We can offer you:

A dedicated and committed staff who work enthusiastically to enable pupils to fulfil their potential.

Pupils who enjoy and love attending school.

A supportive governing body whose members are committed to developing the school.

Our children would especially welcome a Headteacher who:

Is kind, empathetic but can also be fun.

Will encourage, inspire and motivate them to succeed.

Will demonstrate drive and motivation to create and develop new ideas to support the development of teaching and learning in the school.

The Board would welcome a Headteacher who is resilient, given the ever-demanding nature of the Primary Headteacher role, and also someone who can create a supportive culture, whilst still providing the rigour within our teaching and school to make improvements.

Our school is accessible, located just off junction 9 of the M65. Burnley is a town with a vibrant history and is surrounded by stunning countryside. There is a real sense of community in the area, making Burnley a highly rewarding place to work.

Closing date: 12 noon 13/01/2025
Interview dates: 28/01/2025 and 29/01/2025

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.

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

Proposed Interview Date:

29/01/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact our School Office on (01282) 426774.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 13th January 2025.
Please ensure you receive an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received.

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