DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Location

FULWOOD ST PETER'S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Meadowfield , Fulwood , Preston , Lancashire , PR2 9RE
Tel: 01772 864550
School website: www.fulwoodstpeters.co.uk/
Roll: 237

Information

Following the retirement of our long standing and highly effective Deputy Headteacher, the Governors at Fulwood St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational person to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will support our newly appointed headteacher in our popular and successful Church school family.

We would like you to bring:
• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to lead curriculum development throughout school.
• A caring, hardworking and enthusiastic leader with a positive approach that will inspire all those around you;
• Commitment to foster links with parents and our wider community;
• Desire to work effectively with the school’s governing body.
• Committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of everyone at St Peter’s.

What the school offers its staff:
• We can offer you:
• A safe and happy environment where children enjoy learning;
• A highly motivated, caring and professional group of staff;
• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body, who are committed to the whole child ethos of the school;
• A commitment to supporting on-going professional development for the benefit of the whole school;
• A vibrant Nursery that acts as a successful feeder to our school.

Commitment to safeguarding:
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
• Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
• Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical
• Online and social media
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Proposed Interview Date:
13th & 14th October 2025

Proposed Interview Date:

13/10/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like to arrange to visit the school, please contact Mrs. Peacock, our bursar on bursar@st-peterscofe.lancs.school.uk. Or by telephoning the school office on 01772 864550
Available Visit Dates:
Monday 21st July at 9.30am
Wednesday 10th September at 1.30pm
Thursday 11th September at 4pm
Friday 12th September at 9.30am

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk
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.