HEADTEACHER

Location

WHEATLEY LANE METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wheatley Lane Road , Fence , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 9ED
Tel: 01282 617214
School website: www.wheatleylane.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 210

Information

Due to the retirement of the serving Headteacher, we are looking for a new Headteacher to help write the next chapter of our school’s vibrant history. There is a strong foundation for our next Headteacher to enable all children to flourish and succeed spiritually, personally, socially, emotionally and academically – but there are also opportunities to enhance what is being done.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of successful leadership and a commitment to ensuring that Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary continues to be a happy and thriving environment where young people can flourish. By joining Wheatley Lane, you will be part of the Epworth Education Trust.

We are a family of schools who have a genuine commitment to collaboration, innovation and wellbeing. Underpinning this is our motto that each and every one of us should “do all you can" to help our schools and communities to flourish and succeed.
As part of the post, the candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with partners across the Trust and play a role in helping to support high standards of leadership, teaching, learning and behaviour across all of our schools.

In return, we can offer you:

Wonderful, enthusiastic children who are polite, hardworking, and generous.

Caring, dedicated, and hardworking staff and a supportive and committed Trust Board and Governing Body.

A welcoming local community.

The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team.

A Wellbeing Day.

Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.

Access to Employment Assistance Programme.

Access to training opportunities and professional development.

To find out more, and to download the application form and application pack, please visit: www.bepartofwheatleylane.co.uk.

Dates to come and view the school are on the microsite. Visits are encouraged and welcomed. The closing date for applications is: Midday Thursday 9th January 2025 Shortlisting: Friday 10th January Interviews: Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th January 2025

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here - Child Protection We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

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.

Essential Qualifications

See job description and person specification (Recruitment Pack)

Essential Experience

See job description and person specification (recruitment pack)

Proposed Interview Date:

27/01/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please ring school for details 01282 617214
For an informal discussion about the school, to arrange a visit or for more information on the Epworth Education Trust, please contact Amy Burkes, Director of Education for the Trust, at doe@epworthtrust.org.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

To find out more, and to download the application form and application pack, please visit: www.bepartofwheatleylane.co.uk
Please return completed applications electronically to: HR@epworthtrust.org.uk

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