HEADTEACHER

Location

BRADLEY NURSERY SCHOOL
Bradley Road East , Nelson , Lancashire , BB9 7QH
Tel: 01282 615183
School website: www.bradleynursery.co.uk
Roll: 158

Information

The Governors of this vibrant Nursery School are seeking to appoint a Headteacher with effect from 1 September 2025.

Bradley Nursery School is Lancashire's largest nursery school and provides up to 240 places for children ages two to four years, many who are learning English as an additional language.

We wish to appoint a Headteacher who:

is ambitious to make a difference and is passionate about teaching and learning in the early years.

believes in developing and encouraging the true potential of our children.

will build on our many achievements to date and embrace the opportunity to lead us in further developing our nursery school.

will be an inspirational leader committed to working in partnership with our dedicated team of staff.

is engaged, approachable and will maintain active communications with parents/carers, Governors and the wider community.

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:

16/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the school.

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 sides A4 Size 12 font.
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.