HEADTEACHER

Location

TARLETON MERE BROW CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Gravel , Mere Brow , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 6JX
Tel: 01772 812689
School website: www.merebrow.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 66

Information

"Let Your Light Shine" Matthew 5 v.16

Following the retirement of our long-standing and highly effective headteacher, the Governing Board of Tarleton Mere Brow CE are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated person to lead our Church school family with drive and compassion.
A person who can build on the foundations laid by our current Headteacher, and work with Governors, our staff team, parents, our Parish of Tarleton Holy Trinity and our community to deliver the best possible outcomes for all our pupils.

We can offer you:

A safe and happy school environment where children enjoy learning and a long flourishing history of 178 years providing education in Mere Brow;

A vibrant and thriving Nursery that acts as a successful ‘feeder’ for our school;

Well-attended wrap around care in breakfast and after-school clubs;

The support of motivated, caring, committed staff;

A supportive Governing Body who are committed to the whole child ethos of the school;

A commitment to supporting on-going professional development for the benefit of the whole school;

Access to the Schools Advisory Service (SAS) for wellbeing and private health needs.

We are looking for :

An inspiring, caring and committed practicing Christian to further develop our outstanding (SIAMS 2017) Christian school;

A caring and collaborative leadership style and positive approach that will inspire all those around you;

An experienced SENCO with SENCO qualification and someone who is passionate about inclusion for all;

An understanding of what is required for effective teaching and learning across all age groups and the ability to communicate this successfully;

An ambition and desire to maintain our ethos of making a positive difference to staff and children’s lives and help them reach their full potential;

A strong vision and innovative approach that can address the challenges currently facing small schools;

A commitment to continue to foster and strengthen links with parents, the Parish community of Tarleton Holy Trinity and the Diocese of Blackburn.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS Clearance and references.

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 Catholic Education Service application form attached.

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

Proposed Interview Date:

14/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact: 01772 812689, We welcome and encourage visits from potential applicants to see our school. Please contact us by 01772 812689 where the Headteacher will make an appointment to show you round.

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on the 14th February 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on the 25th February 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 14th

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 14th 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.