DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

SALTERFORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cross Lane , Salterforth , BB18 5UD
Tel: 01282 812223
School website: salterforthprimary.co.uk
Roll: 102

Information

The governors of Salterforth Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner and aspiring leader to the role of Deputy headteacher. We are a small school at the heart of the village of Salterforth close to the Lancashire/Yorkshire border. Our school has our children at the heart of everything we do. Our new Deputy headteacher will work with all school partners positively, in order to support the headteacher in the leadership and management of the school with a particular focus on the development of Early Years and Key Stage 1. We are looking for someone with extensive experience in this area and a proven track record of teaching and learning in EYFS.

We are looking for:

An outstanding classroom practitioner

A successful leader

An inspirational EYFS teacher

A role model

Someone who leads from the heart

A commitment to whole school life and development.

Someone who maintains a high-quality standard of work whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Someone who can inspire and empower others

We can offer:

Wonderful children who are motivated, keen to learn and well behaved,

A dedicated and hard-working staff team

An exceptionally motivated and committed governing board

Excellent links with the local community

A happy school with a family atmosphere

A commitment to your continued professional development

An opportunity to be a part of a very exciting school development project

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:

28/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Form attached. Please note there is a 3 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.