HEADTEACHER

Location

FULWOOD ST PETER'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY
Meadowfield , Fulwood , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 9RE
Tel: 01772 864550
School website: www.fulwoodstpeters.co.uk/
Roll: 247

Information

“In Christ are Hidden all the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge”

Following the retirement of our long standing and highly effective Headteacher, the Governors at Fulwood St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated person to lead our popular and successful Church school family.

We can offer you:

A safe and happy environment where children enjoy learning;

A highly motivated, caring and professional group of staff;

A supportive Governing Body, who are committed to the whole child ethos of the school;

A commitment to supporting on-going professional development for the benefit of the whole school;

A vibrant Nursery that acts as a successful feeder to our school.

We would like you to bring:

A caring and collaborative leadership style and a positive approach that will inspire all those around you;

Strategic leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement;

Focus on staff’s professional development;

Commitment to foster links with parents and our wider community;

Desire to work effectively with the school’s governing body.

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on the 3rd March 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on the 10th March 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 24th and 25th March 2025.
Candidates will need to be available on both days.

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:

25/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We welcome and encourage visits from potential applicants to see our school. Please contact Mrs. Peacock, our bursar on bursar@st-peterscofe.lancs.school.uk. Or by telephoning the school office on 01772 864550.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. The supporting statement should be clear, concise and related to the specific post.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 3rd March 2025.
Please ensure you receive 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.