DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

CARNFORTH CHRIST CHURCH, COFE, VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL
North Road , Carnforth , LA5 9LJ
Tel: 01524 732536
School website: www.christchurch-carnforth.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 114

Information

The Governors of Carnforth Christ Church C.E. Primary School are looking to appoint a hardworking, inspirational and committed full time Deputy Headteacher, to work in partnership with our newly appointed Headteacher, as the school enters an exciting new phase.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

can support and enhance our Christian vision, recognising that each child in our school family is unique and talented;

is an outstanding classroom practitioner who leads by example and can motivate, support and inspire children and staff;

can contribute to the long term development and ongoing improvement of the school;

is committed to raising attainment and developing the whole child;

has experience of leading SEND or a commitment to undertake appropriate training;

can take a leading role in further developing our creative curriculum; and

communicates well with staff, children, parents, Governors and the wider community.

In return, we can offer you:

a warm and welcoming school, rooted in Christian vision;

“Happy pupils that are eager to learn” (Ofsted, 2022);

“Extremely strong partnerships with the church and community groups” (SIAMS, 2022)

dedicated staff and a supportive Governing Body who are committed to ongoing professional development and supporting personal well-being; and

opportunities to further develop your leadership skills, working in collaboration with the Headteacher and Governing Body.

The role is class based with a 0.8 FTE teaching commitment.

Christ Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The proposed interview dates: 27th and 28th 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.

Proposed Interview Date:

28/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange a mutually convenient time.

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.