DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

ACCRINGTON SPRING HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Exchange Street , Accrington , BB5 0JD
Tel: 01254 399009
School website: www.springhillschool.co.uk
Roll: 362

Information

Spring Hill Community Primary School is a 2FE Maintained Primary School located in Accrington, Lancashire. Our school is a richly diverse community with wonderful children and families. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education that prepares our students for life in a technological world.

Deputy Headteacher
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our team as Deputy Headteacher. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Headteacher to drive forward our school's vision and improve the quality of education for our students. In the first instance, the role will be non-class based.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Headteacher in achieving the school's vision and strategic goals

Improve the quality of education, with a focus on preparing students for life in a technological world

Enhance behaviour and attitudes across the school through the use of our positive behaviour and relationship policy.

Provide strong leadership and support to the teaching staff

Salary: L9-L14

This is an exciting time for Spring Hill and a wonderful opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse school community. As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Spring Hill Community Primary School and making a lasting impact on the lives of our wonderful children.

If you are an ambitious and dedicated education professional who shares our vision, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Closing Date 24th February at 9am.

Shortlisting 4th March.

Observations 10-14th March.

Interview 17&18th March.

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:

17/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We warmly welcome visits to school prior to application. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Form attached. Please note there is a 3 sides of A4 font size 11 page limit for the supporting statement.
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.