HEADTEACHER

Location

ST JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, A VOLUNTARY ACADEMY
West Close Road , Barnoldswick , Lancashire , BB18 5EN
Tel: 01282 813045
School website: www.st-josephs-barlick.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 123

Information

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the position of Headteacher at St. Joseph's, Barnoldswick, which becomes vacant as we say goodbye to a much beloved, admired, and respected Headteacher upon her retirement. During her 17 years as Deputy and Headteacher she has provided strong leadership putting the school in a healthy position both spiritually and academically most recently guiding us through our voluntary academy conversion, as we joined the Bishop Wheeler Catholic
Academy Trust in March 2024.

Our Ofsted inspection in February 2023 confirmed that we are a “Good” school,providing a curriculum which is ambitious for all pupils while in November 2018,the Section 48 inspection also rated us as “Good”. We seek an inspirational leaderwho will continue to drive the school forward and become genuinely outstandingin all areas. We need you to be committed to the values of love, respect, honesty,trust and friendship that we promote in our school community, and to our Missionof having “Jesus at the centre of all we do and say.” We are looking for someone witha strong personal Catholic faith that they are willing to share with and model forour children and to continue to develop rewarding relationships with our children, parents and our Parish Community.

We can offer you:

Children who are kind, enthusiastic, confident, and have a keen desire to learn.

Parents who are keen to support the school and their children’s learning;

Loyal, nurturing and caring Staff who work collaboratively with a common sense of purpose, being committed to high standards and expectations for all students;

Supportive Governors who actively work to help make the school the best it can be.

A caring Parish community that works in support of the school’s mission.

A school building which was opened in 1994 and has been well maintained. It sits in extensive well-equipped grounds that offer great opportunities for outdoor learning.

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:

11/12/2024 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed. Please arrange to do so by
emailing the School Office Managers, bursar@st-josephs-barlick.lancs.sch.uk

If you have any queries, please contact hr@bwcat.org

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please click here to apply for this vacancy.

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