Bickerstaffe CE School & Nursery Deputy Headship
Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 0EHThis job expired on 20 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1-L6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
- Is ambitious for children and reflective in their practice.
- Has a proven track record of leading and making a measurable impact on school improvement or shows clear leadership potential and readiness for the next step.
- Has secure knowledge of standards, curriculum and assessment across primary phases.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of SEND legislation and inclusive practice.
- Can analyse data, identify priorities and drive improvement.
- Inspires, motivates and develops others.
- Is deeply committed to safeguarding and wellbeing.
- Will uphold and actively promote the Christian values of our school.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who love learning.
- Dedicated and hardworking staff who are proud of their school.
- Strong links with our church and local community.
- Opportunities for meaningful professional development.
- The opportunity to grow into senior leadership within a supportive and collaborative environment.
- The chance to shape and develop a newly created leadership role in a growing school.
Further information about the job
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 Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 99 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery website
- Email address
- schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk
Bickerstaffe CE School & Nursery is a small, nurturing Church of England primary school with a big heart and a strong sense of community. With 95 pupils on roll from Reception to Year 6, and a growing nursery provision, we are proud of the strong relationships we build, the individual attention we give to every child and the deep sense of belonging that defines our community.
Rooted in the Bible story of The Vine and the Branches, our vision of Love, Serve and Grow shapes everything we do. These are not simply words on a page, they are lived daily in our classrooms, playground and wider school life.
Arranging a visit to Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk.
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