DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

BARROWFORD ST THOMAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wheatley Lane Road , Barrowford , Nelson , Lancashire , BB9 6QT
Tel: 01282 614462
School website: www.st-thomas-ce12.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 121

Information

Required 1st September 2025, the Governors invite applications for the post of Deputy Headteacher of our outstanding Church of England primary school. Barrowford is a thriving Pendle-side village with a warm, genuine community spirit.

The mission of Barrowford St Thomas’ CE Primary School is ‘to be a school where everyone grows in God’s love and achieves their full potential.’

Would you like to lead and help to shape the future of a caring, outstanding school in a beautiful part of East Lancashire?

If yes, then we would love to meet you!

We offer:

a caring, Christian school where everyone is valued and supported;

well behaved, positive, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning;

supportive parents and governors who are keen for the school to thrive;

a committed and friendly team of dedicated, hard-working and supportive staff;

a modern building, excellent facilities and spacious, semi-rural grounds;

an exciting leadership opportunity.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

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

offer drive, vision, enthusiasm and commitment;

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

have the experience, professionalism and determination to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning;

contribute to a caring, inclusive environment with a focus on raising attainment of all pupils;

establish good relationships with staff, children, governors, parents and the church family of St Thomas’.

Application form attached
Supporting statements should be concise and related to the post.
Closing date: Wednesday 12th February 2025.
Interview dates: Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th March 2025

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:

18/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are welcome, by appointment, and should be arranged with the headteacher, Mr Oliver Haines, on 01282 614462.

Should you have any queries or would like to arrange a visit, please contact our school office on 01282 614462 or by email to bursar@st-thomas-pri.lancs.sch.uk

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.