HEADTEACHER

Location

ST MARY AND ST ANDREW'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, BARTON NEWSHAM
Station Lane , Barton , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 5DY
Tel: 01772 862335
School website: www.st-mary-st-andrews.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 133

Information

The Governors at St Mary & St Andrew's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, hardworking, practising Catholic to lead our popular and successful school.

The successful candidate will:

be a caring, dedicated and inspiring Catholic leader who will demonstrate, promote and develop the strong ethos and mission of our school

maintain and develop the governors' vision for the school

have a desire to maintain and enhance existing strengths further developing inspirational and rich learning experiences across the curriculum

have a passion to ensure every child succeeds and reaches their full potential

demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to teamwork

have a work ethic that includes positivity, energy and humour

have current pedagogical practice and knowledge

be trauma informed.

The applicant should be highly motivated and enthusiastic, embodying our aim of developing pupils who aspire to achieve their very best in everything they do. We encourage our children to demonstrate perseverance and resilience and, as a result, to grow into confident individuals, prepared for life as fully-rounded and faithful members of modern society. The leader we are looking for will be a positive role model for our children and team of professional staff. We require a leader who will support and promote our Catholic ethos in both school and our wider community.

In Summer Term 2025 we will become part of the Lancaster Diocese Mater Ecclesiae Academy Trust which will provide the opportunity for collaborative and partnership working across our family of schools and to support innovative

In return we can offer:

a successful, happy and welcoming school community with a positive and caring Catholic ethos

supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff who are committed to enabling all pupils to achieve

well-motivated, confident and happy pupils who are proud of their school

a supportive, dedicated and well-informed Governing Body

parents who value the work of the school and who support its ethos.

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:

26/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For further information or to arrange a visit to school please contact the Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Roach

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 5th February 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.