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Headteacher

St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1RB

This job expired on 23 April 2021 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2021

• Closing date

  23 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 February 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55338 to £65735

Headteacher job summary

Do you aspire to excellence in education and have the desire to shape our children's lives? St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary in Garstang, Lancashire was founded in 1858 and has been at the heart of our Parish Community ever since. We are in a delightful, historic market town situated on the edge of the Forest of Bowland Area of Natural Beauty. Garstang is a thriving community which offers a great deal to families and people of all ages and boasts excellent transport links to Lancaster, Preston, the Fylde, the Lake District and further afield via the M6. We have strong, caring and dedicated staff, who together with supportive parents, strive to provide excellence for our children. Our 2018 OFSTED judged the school as Requiring Improvement so, in addition to the qualities outlined on the attached Person Specification, our new Headteacher will: Be able to recognise the journey the school has begun, identify and execute the changes that are needed to drive the school forward towards excellence in all areas of school life. Be a committed, practising Catholic with a clear vision of Catholic Education in the 21st Century. Ensure that the school continues to contribute to the Parish and stays at the heart of the community. Be precise, providing education targets that ensure that each and every child reaches their full potential. Be able to support, develop and encourage staff to be the best that they can be and ensure they deliver consistent, high quality teaching in all subjects across the curriculum. Be able to balance and plan school finances to serve the needs of the pupils and the curriculum. Be an exceptional communicator at all levels. Be caring, supportive and charismatic. In return we offer you A friendly and welcoming community of enthusiastic, well behaved children who want to learn. A team of talented, caring and hardworking teachers and support staff who will respond positively to new ideas and strong, clear leadership. Supportive, engaged parents who only want what is best for their children and the school. A Governing Body that is responsive to change and will challenge and encourage positively. The opportunity to develop yourself both professionally and personally. We are all unique and can reach our full potential in the loving family of SS Mary & Michael Catholic Primary School. Walking with Jesus, caring for each other, we learn together in the warmth of our school home. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed but subject to restrictions brought about by the current pandemic. Please contact Heather or Michele at the school office to arrange a convenient time on 01995 603023. Please also visit our new website for further information. 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. Proposed Interview Date: 07/05/2021

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.

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SSMM Headteacher Job Description (8).pdf - 381 KB (opens in new tab)

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Lancashire County Council Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders (2).docx - 18.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@st-mary-st-michael.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01995 603023
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-and-michael-catholic-primary-school

St Mary & St Michael's is a Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, part of the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi- academy Trust (MECMAT) and an important part of the parish community. The school itself, on the southern edge of the town, is by the River Wyre looking out towards Greenhalgh Castle and the Bowland Fells.

Our Mission Statement
By living our values - we shine!
At St Mary & St Michael’s we welcome all.
We accept and celebrate uniqueness through love, care and compassion, serving all God’s family.
We respect each other and our aspirations.
We nurture our faith and have the courage to forgive.
We give everyone the opportunity to shine by working together in the warmth of our school community.
We create a love for learning to allow us to achieve our dreams.

Our Values
We have high aspirations for all and are proud of our achievements. At the heart of all teaching and learning are the St Mary & St Michael’s Values ('Our Blue Badges and Jumpers')of Uniqueness, Service, Care & Compassion, Acceptance, Respect and Forgiveness.

Our Philosophy of Education
In our caring environment, love of God and respect for each other is central to our philosophy. We aim to provide a stimulating and enthusiastic approach so that the children achieve their academic potential through a positive approach to learning. Our school is open to all denominations.

At St Mary & St Michael’s, we are a happy, caring, and faith-filled school community where everyone is encouraged to shine.
What we can offer:
Pupils who are enthusiastic, who enjoy taking responsibility and are excited about learning and school life.
The opportunity to lead a well-established staff team
A forward-thinking, experienced Governing Body who will encourage and support you as you lead the school in your own way.
A wonderful physical learning environment, with the benefit of a large outdoor learning area.
A PTA with a longstanding reputation of going above-and-beyond to provide opportunities for our pupils.

Arranging a visit to St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@st-mary-st-michael.lancs.sch.uk.

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