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Ref 195902
Grade L4-L7
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Permanent
Required From 01/09/2025 
Closing Date 12pm 02/05/2025
Location
THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Farringdon Lane , Ribbleton , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 6LX
Tel: 01772 792572
School website: www.blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 416
Information
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive two-form entry school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our pupils. Rooted in our Catholic ethos, we strive to foster the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of every child. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join our leadership team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the Headteacher in driving forward our vision and values.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and managing a Key Stage, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
  • Overseeing an area of inclusion, ensuring all pupils have access to the curriculum and are supported to achieve their potential.
  • Leading a core subject area, driving improvements and ensuring high standards.
  • Undertaking a 0.8 teaching responsibility, delivering high-quality lessons and supporting pupil progress.
  • Line managing support staff within the Key Stage and pastoral staff in consultation with the Headteacher and Family Support Worker.
  • Upholding and promoting the Catholic ethos of the school, leading collective worship and supporting the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils.

    The ideal candidate will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Education or related field.
  • Proven experience in teaching and leading within a primary school setting.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate staff and pupils.
  • Experience in leading a Key Stage or area of inclusion and managing staff.

    At The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, we offer:

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A chance to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils and the wider school community.
  • A welcoming and inclusive school culture rooted in Catholic values.

    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 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.
    More Information can be found at http://www.blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk/
    • Essential Qualifications
  • Degree
  • QTS

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NPQ
  • CCRS

    • Essential Experience
  • Proven experience in teaching and leading within a primary school setting
  • Led whole school initiatives including policy development and implementation

    • Desirable Experience
  • Leading a Key Stage and area of inclusion
  • Managing and developing staff
  • Leading a core subject area
  • Direct involvement in whole school self-evaluation and school improvement strategies

    • Proposed Interview Date:
    16/05/2025 

    For an informal discussion please contact:

    For an informal discussion, please contact the Headteacher at the school on 01772 792572 / head@blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk

    Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

    Download from site. Please Return Application forms to the Headteacher at the School head@blessedsacrament.lancs.sch.uk

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