HEADTEACHER

Location

GREAT ARLEY SCHOOL
Holly Road , Thornton Cleveleys , Lancashire , FY5 4HH
Tel: 01253 821072
School website: www.great-arley.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Roll: 107

Information

Great Arley Special School is a moderate learning difficulty special school, based in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire. The school caters for pupils aged between 4 – 16 years. Supporting learning for a wide, varied and complex range of SEN and is commissioned for 100 students. The school has developed the provision and curriculum to cater for children with a much wider range of more complex needs. Pupils are admitted from the Boroughs of Fylde and Wyre and, occasionally, from areas outside the Boroughs.

Due to the planned retirement of our Headteacher at the end of 2025, we have an exciting full time, permanent, Headteacher opportunity to lead the school commencing in September 2025.

The Governor Board wishes to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, forward thinking new Headteacher, whose inspiration, passion and leadership will continue to oversee the operational, educational, and strategic direction of the school through the ever-changing priorities of the SEND educational landscape, locally and nationally.

The position presents a fantastic opportunity for a visionary and innovative leader who is ready to take on the challenge and opportunity to continue making a difference to lives our young people, preparing them for their adulthood.

We want a Headteacher who will:

Make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and life prospects of all children at our school.

We will do this by empowering them with knowledge, self-belief, life skills and strategies appropriate to their learning differences as well as promoting positive mental health, so that they can go forward in the modern world respecting themselves and others, and achieve their very best.

Be able to demonstrate and model excellence in curriculum development, participation and engagement across a diverse and complex range of needs, ensuring that the school operates in compliance with all statutory regulations including safeguarding and Health and Safety.

Have ambition and aspiration for every young person in our school to reach their full potential regardless of need, to prepare them for next steps in their education and lives, by building upon and celebrating the success, achievement and attainment of all.

Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and partners, to ensure an inclusive and equitable community, building and cementing positive relationships with an outfacing supportive approach.

Ensure expectations that teaching and learning is of the highest quality at all levels within a responsive curriculum model that meets individual needs and abilities.

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:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

A visit to the school is encouraged. The visits will take place throughout the day on Thursday 3rd April and Wednesday 23rd April. Please contact the school to book a visit time on 01253 821072.

Interviews will be held over two days, week commencing 5th May 2025
Day 1 – school based, 8th May 2025
Day 2 – at an external venue (Ribby Hall) 9th May 2025

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a limit of 3 pages of A4. This should outline your experience and suitability for the position.
Please send completed applications to gemma.anderson@greatarley.lancs.sch.uk by 9am on Friday 25th April 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.