HEADTEACHER

Location

ST IGNATIUS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, PRESTON
St Ignatius' Square , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 1TT
Tel: 01772 555252
School website: www.saint-ignatius.com
Roll: 195

Information

The Headteacher will:

Recognise the authority of the bishop in relation to the provision of education in the diocese and work within the school and parish community to create and promote an educational vision and values for the school which take account of the school’s Catholic mission and of the diversity, values and experiences of the school and the community it serves.

Hold and articulate clear Catholic values and moral purpose focused on providing a world class education for the pupils they serve and reflecting the Catholic foundation of the school.  

Demonstrate optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards their pupils and staff, and towards parents, governors and members of the local church and wider community.

Lead by example, with integrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity, drawing on their scholarship, expertise and skills and that of those around them.

Sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and school systems locally, nationally and globally, and pursue continuous professional development that reflects the needs of a Catholic school.

Work with political and financial astuteness, within a clear set of principles centred on the school's Catholic vision, ably translating local, national and diocesan policy into the school's context.

Communicate compellingly the school’s vision and drive the strategic leadership, empowering all pupils and staff to excel thus ensuring a culture of high staff professionalism.

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.saint-ignatius.com/

Essential Qualifications

Qualified teacher status.

Degree.

CCRS/CTC or commitment to obtaining the certificate.

Desirable Qualifications

Please see attached Welcome Letter / Application Pack for full details.

Essential Experience

Please see attached Welcome Letter / Application Pack for full details.

Desirable Experience

Please see attached Welcome Letter / Application Pack for full details.

Proposed Interview Date:

21/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact Mr Hough, 01772 555252.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Completed applications to be returned via email to Mrs Claire Wright.
clairewright@st-ignatius.lancs.sch.uk

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