HEADTEACHER

Location

ST OSWALD'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, LONGTON
Chapel Lane , Longton , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 5EB
Tel: 01772 613402
School website: www.longton-st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 250

Information

Closing date: 12 noon 24th March 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday 26th March 2025
Interview dates: Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Following a long period of very successful leadership, our current Headteacher will be retiring at the end of the summer 2025 term. The Governing Board is therefore looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational leader for our ambitious school who will continue to build on the excellent foundations that are already in place. We are looking to appoint a practising Catholic Headteacher with a strong personal faith and the vision and leadership to build and develop our school.

The ideal candidate will:

Have a clear vision and understanding of Catholic education and a commitment to promote the Catholic ethos throughout the whole school community.

Have had recent successful leadership experience as a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher and who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Be able to lead staff and the whole school community with resolve and relentless enthusiasm in order to maximise the potential of every student.

Demonstrate a clear commitment to strategic thinking and planning that builds, communicates and carries forward a coherent and shared vision for the Catholic ethos of the school.

Demonstrate a strong record of successful school improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to lead our school into the future.

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.

Proposed Interview Date:

23/04/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We warmly welcome you to visit our school and ask any questions you have. To arrange this, please contact the school office on 01772 613402 or e-mail the Headteacher, Mrs Wood: head@longton-st-oswalds.lancs.sch.uk. You will find a very warm and welcoming community that is truly supportive of everyone.

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 Monday 24th 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.