DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

ST MARY'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, A VOLUNTARY ACADEMY
Holcombe Drive , Burnley , Lancashire , BB10 4BH
Tel: 01282 427546
School website: https://www.st-marys-burnley.lancs.sch.uk/
Roll: 211

Information

St Mary’s RC Primary School is situated in Burnley, we are under the Trusteeship of the Salford Diocese and part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust. Our community is one in which we aim for our pupils to be safe, happy and successful in a positive atmosphere where every person is known, valued and given the support and guidance they need while being excited by the challenges and opportunities before them. The Board of Directors and Board of Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding, inspirational and highly motivated individual who will work with the Headteacher to shape the vision for the school. The person appointed will need to have proven experience of whole school impact in raising standards along with a commitment to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning within a catholic context.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher in driving standards and progress; roles and responsibilities will be confirmed based on the areas of strength of the successful candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to help us shape the exciting future of our very special school. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 427546. Full details and application forms are attached and also available from our website: www.romerocat.com We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: Thursday 8th May @ 12 noon Shortlisting date: Tuesday 13th May 2025 Interview date: Wednesday 21st May 2025

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:

21/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion or visit to our school please contact the school office on 01282 427546

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Full details are available on the school website and at www.romerocat.com. Please return completed applications electronically to: careers@romerocat.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.