ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Location

ST CHARLES' ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, RISHTON
Knowles Street , Rishton , Blackburn , BB1 4HT
Tel: 01254 886110
School website: www.st-charles.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 146

Information

The governors of St Charles RC Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, passionate and caring Assistant Headteacher from Easter 2025 (or sooner, if possible). This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is ready to move to the next stage of their career and further develop their professional skills.
As a class based teacher, the successful applicant is likely to be based in Key Stage 2. The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a highly effective classroom practitioner and will be equipped to support and develop the school's Catholic ethos and distinctiveness.
As Assistant Headteacher, the successful applicant will play a key role in ensuring the effective implementation of our school curriculum, working closely with Subject Leaders to monitor teaching and learning, as well as ensuring regular liaison with Nominated Governors. They will also work with Middle and Senior Leaders to develop and embed assessment practices in order to monitor the impact of the curriculum for all children.
Prospective candidates are required to visit the school to find out more about who we are and what we can offer. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

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.
Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to head@st-charles.lancs.sch.uk

 

Essential Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Desirable Qualifications

Safeguarding

First Aid

Leadership qualifications/National Professional Qualifications

Essential Experience

Teaching across Key Stage 1 and 2

Leading core subjects and good understanding of foundation subjects (Middle leadership)

Teaching children with SEND and additional needs

Effective behaviour management strategies 

See attached information 

Desirable Experience

Leadership experience

Curriculum development

Proposed Interview Date:

28/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Phone calls and visits to school are required

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

head@st-charles.lancs.sch.ukk

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