DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

SIR TOM FINNEY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Ribbleton Hall Drive , Preston , PR2 6EE
Tel: 01772 795749
School website: www.stfch.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 245

Information

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen at this very successful secondary special school.   

Sir Tom Finney Community High is a community special school for pupils with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities. Our school moved to its current spacious and well-equipped site in 2015 and following refurbishment of the upper floor expanded its capacity to 245 on roll from September 2022. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff team work together to provide an appropriate, relevant and lively, nurturing environment in order to meet the individual needs, abilities and aspirations of all our students, supporting their learning, development and preparation for adulthood. We take great pride in all the achievements of our students and in the very effective partnerships we have established with other professional services, families and the wider community.

To give candidates further context -

Following the successful appointment of the current Deputy Headteacher to the Headteacher role.  This is as a result of the retirement of the current longstanding Headship postholder; we are seeking a new Deputy Headteacher to take key responsibility for the overview of and the monitoring and evaluation of:

Whole school Teaching, learning and progress

Whole school Assessment, achievement and attainment

Whole school curriculum leadership and management

The successful candidate will:

share our passion in ensuring every student succeeds and achieves the best possible outcomes

Be enthusiastic about evaluating student progress

demonstrate enthusiasm and professional drive to contribute to the school's future development, working in partnership with all stakeholders

have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, inspire and motivate

understand the wide and challenging range of special educational needs found in a generic special school

We can offer you:

a successful and thriving school

supportive colleagues, parents and governors

a commitment to continued professional development

engaged students who are proud of their school and enjoy their learning experiences and achievement

A visit to the school is encouraged and will take place on Monday 17th March 2025 9.30am – 11.30am or 1pm- 3pm. Please contact the school to confirm attendance 01772 795749.

The successful candidate must be committed to sustaining regular attendance at work.

References will be requested for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

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.
More Information can be found at www.stfch.lancs.sch.uk

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

04/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Katy Stringer - Designate Headteacher
Tel: 01772 795749

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: HR@stfch.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.