- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 212 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Longshaw Infant School website (opens in new tab)
Headteacher
More than one location, Blackburn with Darwen local authorityThis job expired on 27 April 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2021
Closing date
27 April 2021 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 April 2021
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Group 3 - L18 £64,143 to L24 £73,559 per annum
Headteacher job summary
Due to our substantive Headteacher being offered a post within Ofsted, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional school leader to join us at our high achieving infant and nursery school.
The governors, staff, children and families of this successful infant and nursery school are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational, enthusiastic and committed leader with the vision and skills to embrace our ethos and drive continuous improvement. This is an opportunity for an existing Headteacher or highly experienced deputy who fully shares our vision of inclusivity, strong relationships, intelligent practice and high expectations for all.
Our new Headteacher will be part of a hardworking team who are proud of the children within the school and believe in developing individual potential. The ethos is one of inclusion, respect and high aspirations for all, encompassed in our mission statement of learning, caring, inspiring and succeeding.
We promote a creative and stimulating learning environment in the school which means children are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
You will:
• be a creative, reflective and inspirational leader who has children's learning and emotional well-being at the heart of every decision
• have the skills to lead, value, develop and manage a highly effective team with enthusiasm and respect
• maintain high levels of behaviour and respect for others
• continue our culture of high expectations of attainment and progress
• understand and overcome the barriers that disadvantage presents children with in education
• be committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that stimulates a love of learning and encourages the development of individual talents.
• be approachable, building excellent relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community and engages with the interests and needs of local families
• promote extra-curricular provision and enrichment activities, utilising the forest school provision along with the expert teaching of sport, music and drama within the school
• be experienced in supporting children with diverse needs including those with SEND
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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About the schools
- Email address
- schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 588973
In return, we can offer:
• a welcoming, inclusive environment where children develop a love of learning and respect for each other and the natural world
• hard working, inquisitive and well-mannered learners who love to learn and succeed, often working hard to overcome barriers created by disadvantage
• an enthusiastic, dedicated and collaborative teaching team in a consistently good school with excellent practice and positivity
• a supportive and forward thinking governing body
• a very well maintained school with a strong administrative and pastoral team
• extensive school grounds including a forest school, amphitheatre and pirate ship
School Details
Longshaw Infant School
Longshaw Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
- Education phase
- View all Nurseryjobs
- School size
- 95 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 5
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Longshaw Nursery School website (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to Blackburn with Darwen local authority
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk.
School locations
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