Apply online HEADTEACHER

Ref 195204
Grade Leadership Scale 15 - 21
Salary £70291 to £ 81441 
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Permanent
Required From 01/09/2025 
Closing Date 07/03/2025
Location
SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, A VOLUNTARY ACADEMY
Red Lane , Colne , Lancashire , BB8 7JR
Tel: 01282 864362
School website: www.sacredheartschoolcolne.co.uk
Roll: 217
Information
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational leader for our ambitious school, which is part of Romero Catholic Academy Trust. We wish to appoint a practising Catholic Headteacher with a strong personal faith and the vision and leadership to build and develop our school.

We can offer you: 
  • A Board of Directors, and LGB who have high expectations in delivering the strategic direction of the school and are positive and supportive;
  • A stable and effective leadership team committed to setting and delivering ambitious goals;
  • A strong, supportive and dedicated staff team;
  • As part of the Trust, support from the Central team;
  • Committed students who are eager to learn, in an atmosphere where they all feel valued and respected;
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to lives of the pupils and community we serve;
  • The opportunity to play a pivotal role in achieving school improvement.

    If you think this could be your next challenge, please contact careers@romerocat.com to arrange a conversation with the CEO, Katy Cox. Full details and application forms are available from our website: www.romerocat.com. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

    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 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.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
    More Information can be found at www.sacredheartschoolcolne.co.uk
  • Proposed Interview Date:
    20/03/2025 

    Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

    If you would like to find out more about the position please contact the HR
    Department on 01282 855500 or careers@romerocat.com
    Application Forms to be return to careers@romerocat.com

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.