HEADTEACHER

Location

ST JAMES-THE-LESS ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, RAWTENSTALL
Unity Way , Rawtenstall , Rossendale , BB4 8SU
Tel: 01706 216190
School website: www.stjamesthelessschool.co.uk
Roll: 212

Information

Head Teacher – September 2025 start date
Leadership Scale – L13– L20

Following the retirement of the current post holder, the Governors of St James the Less are looking to appoint a Head Teacher with effect from 1st September 2025.

This is a unique opportunity for a strong and confident applicant who is able to lead the school in line with our mission statement and communicate the school’s vision to all.

We are looking for someone who:

is a practising Catholic, able to nurture and develop our strong Catholic ethos,

has experience of leadership and an ability to lead by example, with integrity, creativity, resilience and clarity, drawing on their own expertise and skills and of those around them,

is motivated to ensure that all children achieve their full potential,

is innovative and forward thinking, with a progressive vision for continuous school improvement, articulated through clear communication.

We can offer:

a distinctive Catholic school, fully committed to its mission,

children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn,

a well resourced school with excellent facilities,

a school with an excellent reputation and strong links to a thriving parish community,

a strong network with local schools for professional support,

excellent career support and development for all staff,

a terrific teaching team and a supportive and skilled Governing Body, with a genuine commitment to pupil excellence and wellbeing for all.

Take a look at our website for more information: www.stjamesthelessschool.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 12noon Thursday 1st May 2025.
School based tasks: Week commencing Monday 12th May.
Formal interviews: Friday 16th May.

St James the Less is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and voluntary helpers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant

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:

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting our School Bursar Mrs Stretch. Tel: 01706 216190

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a word limit of 1300 words submitted in word format.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 1st 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.