HEADTEACHER

Location

NELSON ST PAUL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hibson Road , Nelson , Lancashire , BB9 0PY
Tel: 01282 617035
School website: www.stpaulsnelson.co.uk
Roll: 407

Information

The Governors invite applications for the post of Headteacher at our wonderful Church of England Primary School. 

The forthcoming retirement of our current well-respected headteacher provides an exciting opportunity for a highly effective, inspirational and outward-facing leader to work with amazing children and a team of motivated staff.  St. Paul’s is a two form entry Church Aided primary school serving a diverse community, moving to its current modern school premises in 2014. It has been judged good by both Ofsted and SIAMS and possesses a distinctive Christian ethos and vision which is grounded in both the day to day life of the school and in our improvement plans.

We are looking for:

A worshipping Christian.

A proven track record of effective leadership and management of people and a commitment to working in partnership with governors, staff, parents, Church, other schools and the local community.

Someone who has the ability to enable others to flourish.

Someone who will contribute to the vision and mission of St Paul’s CE Primary School within the school, the parish and the wider community.


In return we can offer:

A caring, inclusive school community built on Christian values.

A team of dedicated, hardworking staff and senior leaders.

A highly supportive Governing Body.

A welcoming and well maintained school with easy transport access.

Strong links with Blackburn Diocese and the Local Authority.

A commitment to continuing professional and spiritual development.

St Paul’s Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to: undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, provide evidence of qualifications and be subject to identity checks.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Recruitment and Selection Process

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 26th March
Interviews will be held on 30th April and 1st May.

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to attend on both days and further details will be provided to candidates called to interview.  Applicants will be advised by no later than Monday 31st March if they are to be invited to attend an interview.

You should provide a full statement in support of your application.  Please do not exceed three sides of A4 paper and do not restate factual details already included elsewhere on the application form

The closing date for applications is Friday, 14th March 2025 at 12 noon.

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.
More Information can be found at https://www.stpaulsnelson.co.uk/

Proposed Interview Date:

30/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like to find out more about the schools please visit our website:
https://www.stpaulsnelson.co.uk/

However, to truly get a feel for this fabulous school and to understand the real opportunity to build on its successes, a visit is highly recommended. To arrange a visit (on either 6th or 7th March) please contact Kay Robinson, our School Business Manager on 01282 617035 or email

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Download the attached application form. Return via email to Applications@st-pauls-nelson.lancs.sch.uk

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