HEADTEACHER

Location

LEYLAND ST ANDREW'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND INFANT SCHOOL
Woodlea Road , Leyland , Preston , Lancashire , PR25 1JL
Tel: 01772 423339
School website: www.standrewsinfants.co.uk
Roll: 138

Information

The governors of St Andrew’s Church of England Infant School are seeking a caring, motivated and visionary headteacher to lead our vibrant school in the next chapter of its development.

The successful candidate will be someone who can maintain the ‘Good’ level of provision on offer whilst possessing the ambition to develop it further.

At St Andrew’s, our vision, ethos and values underpin the way we work and learn. We are looking for a Christian leader who will embody these, nurture the ‘family-feel’ environment that has been established and create a culture where children and adults flourish together.

The successful candidate will:

be passionate about pursuing excellent teaching and learning in Early Years and Key Stage 1

be aspirational for all pupils, having high expectations for academic achievement as well as providing a rich extra-curricular offer and wider opportunities for all

have the ability to unite the staff team around the pursuit of our core Christian vision, further embedding and developing it in every aspect of school life

maintain stability for staff and parents and continue to invest in relationships within the community

work collaboratively with other school leaders, expanding the impact of St Andrew’s in the area

be committed to the successful integration and development of new nursery provision, due to take place this year

be a reflective leader, continually identifying and addressing areas for school improvement

lead with faith, love and integrity, inspiring children and adults to do the same.

If you are keen to pursue this opportunity, we can offer you:

a loving and welcoming school community with a strong Christian ethos and good church links

a happy, dedicated and talented staff team who are hardworking and committed to the success of the school

a supportive and active governing board who are proud of the journey St Andrew’s is on

joyful, confident and engaged pupils who love learning and growing together in faith

the exciting opportunity to be instrumental in shaping new, high quality, governor-led nursery provision to serve the children and families of Leyland.

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 Dates: Wednesday 26th Feb and Friday 28th Feb

More Information can be found at www.standrewsinfants.co.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

28/02/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For further information or to request a visit to school, please contact the school bursar: bursar@st-andrews-inf.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Form attached. Please note there is a 4 page limit for the supporting statement at font size 12.
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.