DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

THE CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL. LANCASTER
Balmoral Road , Lancaster , Lancashire , LA1 3BT
Tel: 01524 64686
School website: www.cathedral.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 203

Information

Following the retirement of our much loved Deputy Head, the Governors of The Cathedral Catholic Primary School are seeking a Deputy Headteacher who is passionate about raising standards and supporting the strong Catholic ethos of our school. This position presents an exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to build on their experiences and further develop their career as part of our new leadership team.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

Is a practising Catholic who is committed to enhancing the Catholic Ethos of our school.

Will develop further links with the parish and community

Will be an outstanding and nurturing classroom practitioner who can lead by example and support other colleagues to improve their practice.

Shows a vision and energy to share in the leadership and management of our school.

Will think creatively and be open and positive to new approaches.

Will support the Headteacher and have excellent relationships with all staff.

Will be very willing to take part in and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Is proactive and forward thinking in order to continue to drive this school forward.

We offer:

A caring and vibrant community with Christ at the centre.

A supportive Headteacher.

Friendly, committed staff who are open to new ideas.

An active and engaged family and parish community.

A safe, secure, inclusive and positive school environment.

A commitment to continued professional development.

Well behaved pupils who are eager to learn.

A very hardworking and proactive Governing Board

Closing Date: 28th March 2025 at noon.
Shortlisting: 2nd April 2025
Interviews: 28th and 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.

Proposed Interview Date:

29/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit the school, and would encourage an appointment during the teaching day. Please contact Mrs Phillips 01524 64686 or email bursar@cathedral.lancs.sch.uk to arrange a time.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a word limit of 1,300.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 28th March 2025.
Please ensure you receive an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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