DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

BURNLEY BRUNSHAW PRIMARY SCHOOL
Morse Street , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 4PB
Tel: 01282 423280
School website: www.brunshaw.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 400

Information

School Vision.

'Inspiring children to be resilient and aspirational learners within a positive and considerate community.’

The Governing Board of Brunshaw Primary School are seeking to appoint a non-teaching Deputy Head Teacher with a passion for leadership and inclusion. The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher to lead and inspire us in our drive to build on our current good practice and to continue to raise pupil achievement.

Our new Deputy Head Teacher will:

Value the children and staff and have a high regard for their wellbeing and development.

Have a secure knowledge of trauma informed practice

Value the strong links between school and its local community and seek to promote them further.

Have a passion for meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs

Support the school’s Head of Inclusion with the development of two newly commissioned SEN units

Lead by example with integrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity drawing on their own scholarship, expertise and skills, and of those around them

Be an excellent practitioner with a proven track record of raising achievement and developing children to be confident, considerate and resilient

Have very high expectations of all and will inspire, challenge and encourage staff to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and pupils, enabling them to reach their full potential

Be innovative and forward thinking with a progressive vision for school improvement through clear communication and a ‘can-do’ attitude

Take a strategic role in curriculum development and improving teaching and learning

Be an experienced leader who is able to confidently deputise for the Headteacher

In return we can offer:

Happy, motivated and well-behaved children who value school and have a desire for learning

A Gold accreditation for BQM

Working alongside a Headteacher who will provide the skills and support to further develop your own leadership

An experienced enthusiastic and skilled staff team

A supportive and well-functioning governing board

A commitment to your personal and professional development

A generous salary

Brunshaw Primary School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of the children: DBS checks will be used.

Closing date: 12 noon on 25/04/2025
Shortlisting: 02/05/2025
Pre interview visit: 22/04/2025 (1.30-2.30 & 4.00-5.00)
Interview: 20/05/2025

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.

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

Proposed Interview Date:

20/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to application. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit for one of the following dates/times:
Tuesday 22nd April (1.30pm-2.30pm & 4.00pm – 5.00pm)

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a page limit of 3.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 25th April 2025.
Please ensure you receive 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.