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  • Job start date

    1 September 2023

  • Closing date

    24 April 2023 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 March 2023

Job details

Job role

  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher

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Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Working pattern

Full time: Full-time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£56,796 - £64,224

Pay scale

L11-L16

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are an oversubscribed 11-16 secondary school and we are fortunate to work in an fantastic building with excellent facilities. We are looking for a driven and passionate leader with the inspiration, motivation, vision and expertise to:

  • Develop, communicate and deliver the strategic vision for the school
  • Ensure that achievement rises across all subjects due to there being an excellent climate for learning
  • Provide dynamic and professional leadership and management of the school
  • Manage staff and resources effectively

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of ‘Belong, Believe Achieve’ whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievements.



What the school offers its staff

“Sir John Thursby Community College continues to be a good school. Staff enjoy working at this school. The pupils that we spoke to told us that they feel safe at school. They have good relationships with staff and they are well cared for. Senior leaders are determined to make the school better for pupils and staff.” Ofsted January 2020

At Sir John Thursby Community College, we are passionate about our young people and believe that all our students should be known, valued and loved. We are a successful, confident and ambitious school, and we are looking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher (Climate for Learning) following the recent promotion of the current post holder. We offer an exciting, dynamic and supportive environment in which to work and are looking for a candidate who can build on the strong foundations that are currently in place to make a positive difference to the lives of our students. The successful candidate will lead on developing our climate for learning and leading our pastoral care teams.

Further details about the role

Further details and application form are available from the college website or Lynsey Clayton (on behalf of the Headteacher) as detailed below.

For an application pack please:

  • download from the college website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk
  • or telephone 01282 682313
  • or email l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Send your completed Application form to: l.clayton@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Closing date: 9am Monday 24th April 2023

Selection process dates: Week commencing Tuesday 2nd May 2023


Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

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About Sir John Thursby Community College

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
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School size
1125 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Phone number
01282 682313

Mainstream, Foundation, LA maintained, 11-16 Secondary School.

Sir John Thursby Community College is a mixed 11-16, multi-cultural, fully inclusive college which values all students, staff and our community partners. We have over 1,000 students on roll and over 150 staff enjoying working together to provide the best for everyone.

In 2016 Ofsted rated us GOOD in all areas. Our facilities are exceptional for 21st Century learning.

Arranging a visit to Sir John Thursby Community College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.barwell@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk.

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