HEADTEACHER

Location

COPPULL PARISH CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Roe Hey Drive , Coppull , Chorley , PR7 4PU
Tel: 01257 791669
School website: www.coppullparish.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 183

Information

The Governors are seeking to appoint a committed headteacher of Christian faith with proven leadership experience for our vibrant school. At Coppull Parish CE Primary School, our vision and mission are the heartbeat of our educational approach. Our dedicated staff ensure that our children flourish and thrive through teamwork, compassion and our Christian family ethos.

Our expectations:

Faithful Christian

Committed leader

Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail

Inspirational

Dedication to staff wellbeing

Excellence in teaching and learning

Passion for inclusion and diversity

Dedication to safeguarding

Appreciation for and involvement with the dedicated volunteers that assist our school, staff and pupils

What we can offer you in return:

A team of devoted and driven staff

Supportive and empowering Governance

Respectful and motivated children

A happy and joyful workplace

A supportive school family

A dedicated fundraising committee (PTFA)

What our staff are hoping for:

Approachable and respectful to staff, pupils and families

Supportive and compassionate

Positivity

Inclusive leadership

A visible presence in school

Awareness and appreciation for their devotion to the school and pupils

Embrace and communicate a clear vision and strategy

What our children are hoping for:

A compassionate, helpful good listener

A sense of humour

To celebrate their successes, in and out of school

Kind and understanding

Someone who lives out Christian values every day

Please see the recruitment pack for details on the qualification, experience and person specification. The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 2nd May 2025. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May 2025. Candidates will need to be available on both days.
We look forward to receiving your application.

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:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Marie Connolly on 01257 791669 or bursar@coppullparish.lancs.sch.uk

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on Friday 2nd May 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.