HEADTEACHER

Location

ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, MORECAMBE
Littledale Avenue , Heysham , Morecambe , LA3 2ER
Tel: 01524 851766
School website: www.stpatricksheysham.com
Roll: 200

Information

" Sharing Faith; Inspiring Education; Achieving Our Dreams"

Following the retirement of our long-standing and highly effective Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated person to lead our school family with drive and compassion.
We would like to appoint a Headteacher who will continue to unite and develop our diverse community and be ambitious for all our children.

We are looking for a strong and nurturing leader who:

Is a committed and practising Catholic, able to further develop the strong Catholic identity of St Patrick's;

Is able to drive teaching, learning and curriculum development forward with ambition and high expectations for all learners;

Is passionate about making a positive difference to our children's lives and the wider community;

Has vision, motivation and dedication to take on the challenge of leading St Patrick's into a new and exciting phase;

Has a clear, strategic direction and sense of purpose;

Will challenge and empower staff and pupils to be the best they can be;

Will recognise and respect the character, personality, dignity and value of every pupil;

Recognises the value of working collaboratively with others to enhance practice and outcomes: parents and carers, the Parish and Diocese, the Local Authority; other schools and practitioners; stakeholders.

We can offer:

Wonderful, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn;

A friendly, welcoming community, underpinned by our strong Catholic ethos;

An opportunity to make a positive difference to the children and the wider community;

Strong support from the Governing Board, parents and carers, the Parish and Diocese and Lancashire Local Authority;

A firm commitment to your ongoing professional development

"This school is a beacon of excellence for inclusion. It has a tangible sense of community where everybody feels welcome, valued, and recognised as a member of God’s family" (Catholic Schools Inspectorate: June 2024)

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th January 2025 - NOON
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Interview Date: Monday 3rd February 2025 (school)
Tuesday 4th February 2025 (formal)

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.


More Information can be found at head@st-patricks-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

04/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office: (01524) 851766

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.
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.