HEADTEACHER

Location

RIBBLETON AVENUE INFANT SCHOOL, Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR1 5RU

Tel: 01772 796037
School website: www.ribbletonavenue-inf.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 246

Information

The Governors of Ribbleton Avenue Infant School are seeking a committed and inspiring leader, who shares our mission to ensure a happy and safe learning environment where we celebrate the individuality and worth of all in our school community.

This opportunity has arisen due to the forthcoming retirement of the current headteacher in August 2025. With dedicated and experienced staff, Ribbleton Avenue Infants sits proudly within the community to the east of Preston, welcoming children from nursery through KS1.

The successful candidate will

Lead our school community to achieve our vision of providing an excellent standard of education, within a safe and welcoming environment;

Be an outstanding teacher who will promote the continuing development of an integrated curriculum;

Inspire and enable all members of the school community to work together, so that every member of staff and child may reach their full potential;

Build on the excellent relationship the headteacher holds with the staff, parents, governors, and wider community;

We offer the opportunity to

Join a vibrant and happy school community where every child feels valued and supported;

Work closely with committed and caring professionals to provide a stimulating education designed to develop the whole child;

Receive the full support of our Governing Board to further develop our school as we continue our aspirations to reach even higher standards of education;

Become part of a wider local community situated in a thriving city;

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.

More Information can be found at www.ribbletonavenue-inf.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

04/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Prospective candidates are very welcome to visit the school. Please arrange this either by phone on 01772 796037 or by email to office@ribbletonavenue-inf.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a page limit of 4.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 15th 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.