DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

GREAT HARWOOD ST BARTHOLOMEW'S PARISH COFE VA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Ash Street , Great Harwood , Blackburn , BB6 7QA
Tel: 01254 884534
School website: www.stbartholomewsceprimary.com
Roll: 166

Information

The Governing Body of St Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School invite applications from suitably qualified, inspirational and experienced teachers with proven leadership and management skills. The successful candidate will support the Headteacher in driving forward school improvement to build on the current strengths of our church school. With a supportive Governing Body, active PTFA, engaged parents and of course, wonderful children you will find that we are a school that offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate. We are a school where all are welcomed and valued. Our core values thread through everything we do and our Christian foundation underpins all that we do in our daily lives at school.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of excellent classroom practice;

offer enthusiasm and commitment with a drive to raise attainment and ensure all children realise their potential;

provide strong, Christian leadership supporting the ethos of the school;

demonstrate resilience and determination and support the headteacher to sustain school improvement.

has the desire and enthusiasm to build and strengthen links with governors, parents and the wider community of the family of St Bartholomew’s.

be committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

We offer:

a welcoming and friendly, Christian school where everyone is valued and supported;

well behaved and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning;

a supportive Board of Governors who are keen for the school to thrive;

Staff who are dedicated, hard-working and supportive and who are willing to learn new skills and embrace change;

a commitment to professional development to support your aspirations.

An opportunity to work with an experienced Headteacher who has a clear vision for the development of the school

St Bartholomew’s C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the commitment to this and the trust deed.

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

27/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs S Irvine on 01254 884534 or email head@st-barts.lancs.sch.uk to arrange.

Deadline for applications: 3rd February 2025 at 12 noon
Proposed shortlisting: 11th February 2025
Proposed interview date: 27th February 2025

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Form attached.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk; please check that you have received 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.