HEADTEACHER

Location

LYTHAM ST ANNE'S ANSDELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Lansdowne Road , Ansdell , Lytham St Annes , FY8 4DR
Tel: 01253 736902
School website: www.ansdellprimary.co.uk
Roll: 222

Information

Ansdell Primary School, a thriving and welcoming school, is seeking a visionary and dynamic Headteacher to lead our dedicated team and build on our successes as we continue to provide the best possible educational experience for all pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding leader who is committed to ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning within an inclusive, nurturing environment.

Required from 1st September 2025. The children, staff and governors of Ansdell Primary School wish to appoint a new headteacher who is passionate about achievement alongside the well-being of pupils; who values enrichment, creativity and enabling opportunities for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

We are proud to have:

Happy, engaged children who enjoy learning and make good progress.

A caring, welcoming and nurturing atmosphere where every child matters and everyone counts.

A highly committed, experienced and supportive staff and governing body.

Involved and supportive parents with a thriving PTFA.

We would welcome applications from someone who has:

A desire to maintain and enhance the existing strengths of the school.

A proven track record of outstanding leadership, management and organisation.

The vision, passion and enthusiasm to motivate and inspire children and staff to achieve their true potential.

Excellent communication skills, eager to foster and develop existing relationships with the wider community.

We can offer you:

A supportive governing body who will invest in your ongoing professional development.

Enthusiastic children who are excited to learn and love their school.

Opportunities to contribute to the development of a world class curriculum with the key themes of Exploration and Discovery, STEM, Outdoor Adventurous Education with a focus on nurturing and developing the whole child.

The chance to be part of a successful, dynamic team with supportive parents, a great local community and a rich local heritage.

The closing date for applications is at midday Friday 21st March 2025
Candidates will need to be available for interview on 28th & 29th April 2025

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.
More Information can be found at www.ansdellprimary.co.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

28/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

An informal visit to the school is encouraged and warmly welcomed.
Please call 01253 736902 to arrange.

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.