HEADTEACHER

Location

RUFFORD CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Flash Lane , Rufford , Ormskirk , L40 1SN
Tel: 01704 821300
School website: www.rufford.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 124

Information

Are you ready to lead our friendly, popular and progressive school into the future?

Following the retirement of our current HT, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated leader to make a significant impact at our successful Church School.

The governors are seeking to appoint an ambitious professional who will inspire and support staff, has the needs of our children at the heart of everything they do and a desire to build upon the existing strengths of our Church School family.

We can offer you:

A caring and inclusive community based on strong Christian values;

Happy children who are enthusiastic, dedicated and have an enjoyment of learning with high expectations;

A committed and caring staff team;

A strong Governing Board that provides challenge in a supportive framework;

Opportunities to develop both your leadership and teaching skills;

A commitment to well-being and to personal and professional development.

We are looking for a candidate who:

Has a strong faith and deep commitment to Christian education and will continue to develop the Christian ethos of our whole school community;

Has a proven track record of high standards in teaching and learning and a desire to improve outcomes for all pupils across the three Key Stages.

Is a visionary leader with an innovative approach to using resources, ensuring the school continues to grow;

Has excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely in partnership with all members of the school and wider school family;

Is ambitious and will promote our school by valuing and developing the talents, well-being and success of everyone, enabling them to;’let their light shine’;

Proposed Interview Dates: Monday 17th March and Tuesday 18th March 2025
More Information can be found at www.rufford.lancs.sch.uk

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:

18/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For further information or to request a visit to school, please contact the school bursar: bursar@rufford.lancs.sch.uk or telephone 01704 821300.

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.