ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Location

EUXTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL
Bank Lane , Off Wigan Road , Euxton , Chorley , PR7 6JW
Tel: 01257 263454
School website: www.euxtonceprimary.co.uk
Roll: 208

Information

The headteacher and governors are keen to appoint an individual who will demonstrate passion, enthusiasm and a commitment to deliver high quality teaching and learning across the school so that every child is supported to reach their full potential. At Euxton C.E. Primary School, we believe that a high standard of academic work is as important as the spiritual, moral, and cultural development of our pupils and we work hard to provide a secure, caring and stimulating environment.

MAIN PURPOSE: To work with the Headteacher to create, inspire and embody a distinctive Christian ethos and culture in this church school, embedding an unambiguous Christian vision that seeks to empower all stakeholders to experience ‘life in all its fulness’ (John 10:10).

The Assistant Headteacher will:

Be one of two Assistant Headteachers who form the senior leadership team alongside the headteacher.

Assist the Headteacher in the day-to-day organisation and management of the school, including being responsible for the management of the school in the absence of the Headteacher. (When the headteacher is not in school, it will be made clear which Assistant Headteacher will be responsible for operational decisions).

Undertake the normal responsibilities of the class teacher (0.8fte) and have a proven track record in excellent classroom practice.

Support and/or represent the Headteacher at meetings as and when required

Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Headteacher

Play a major role, under the overall direction of the Headteacher, in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, aims and objectives of the school

Play a major role, under the overall direction of the Headteacher, in leading the curriculum.

Lead school worship and be fully committed to supporting our Christian vision and values.

This is a great opportunity to work with a talented team, wonderful children and a supportive governing body.

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:

27/03/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed by contacting the school office:
bursar@euxton.lancs.sch.uk (01257 263454)

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.