ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Location

SIR TOM FINNEY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Ribbleton Hall Drive , Preston , PR2 6EE
Tel: 01772 795749
School website: www.stfch.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 245

Information

Sir Tom Finney Community High School is a generic secondary specialist provision for learners aged between 11-19 based in Preston, Lancashire. We are seeking two full-time, permanent Assistant Headteacher’s during an exciting time of change and growth. Both opportunities at the school commence in January 2026.

As such, an exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for someone to Lead and Manage our well-established Key Stage 3 department and another in our newly introduced Key Stage 4 department within school. All these learners follow a formal curriculum.

The Governor Board wishes to appoint dynamic, enthusiastic, forward-thinking Assistant Headteachers, whose inspiration, passion and leadership will continue to oversee the operational, educational, and strategic direction of the school through the ever-changing priorities of the SEND educational landscape, locally and nationally.

We want Assistant Headteachers who will:

• Make a difference to the learning, wellbeing and life prospects of all children at our school.
• Empower our students with knowledge, confidence, self-belief, life skills and strategies appropriate to their learning differences as well as promoting positive mental health, so that they can go forward in the modern world respecting themselves, others and achieve their very best in today’s world.
• Demonstrate and model excellence in curriculum design, pupil engagement, and participation, meeting the needs of a diverse and complex student population. Ensure the school consistently meets all statutory requirements, including those related to safeguarding and health and safety.
• Hold high aspirations for every learner, regardless of their starting point, supporting them to reach their full potential and successfully transition to the next stage of education or life. Celebrate and build upon each student’s progress, achievements, and success.

Please clearly indicate on your application which role you are interested in; AHT Key Stage 3 or AHT Key Stage 4.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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.

Pre-application visits are welcomed on 25/9/25 at 10am or 29/9/25 at 1.30pm


More Information can be found at http://www.stfch.lancs.sch.uk/

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Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact Katy Stringer, Headteacher on 01772 795749

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: hr@stfch.lancs.sch.uk
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

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