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  • Job start date

    1 January 2022

  • Closing date

    30 September 2021 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    14 September 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

L14 (£58,135) - L21 (£68,347) per annum.

Headteacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader following the departure of an extremely successful headteacher, at an exciting point in the development of the school. The governors will look to the new headteacher to build on what has made - and continues to make – Brookhouse successful and distinctive, whilst at the same time developing a robust strategy for the future. We are looking for a headteacher who will demonstrate personal, visible and accessible leadership and build on strong foundations that will inspire the continued momentum and ambition for the school. The successful candidate will embrace our clear vision and values and bring inspirational drive and ambition for continual improvement that is demonstrated through improved outcomes for our children. We would like to appoint someone who:  Is dedicated to continuing to raise standards in our safe, supportive and inclusive school where high standards and expectations through excellent and inspirational teaching, learning and assessment is provided for every child.  Will value and develop the strengths and skills of our staff.  Has professional dedication, commitment, resilience and relishes a challenge.  Has a clear vision and rationale for behaviour management that is compatible with our extremely effective approach and standards across the school community.  Adopts our vision, ethos, values and motto ‘Be the best you can be!’.  Continue to build upon already strong links with our community. Brookhouse Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, will be subject to receipt of suitable references, and qualifications and identity checks. Closing Date for Applications: Thursday, 30th September, 2021 Interview Day 1: Wednesday 13th October, 2021. Any shortlisted candidates will need to be available to undertake tasks on this visit as part of the interview process. Interview Day 2: Thursday 14th October, 2021.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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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 Brookhouse Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
255 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01254 588973

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

Brookhouse Primary School is dedicated to appointing the best possible candidate for this position. Our motto for all the children and staff is ‘Be the best you can be’.

The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the School motto in all that they do in this role, showing politeness and kindness to everyone. They will have the ability to motivate and inspire those that they work with, demonstrating a flexible and caring approach.

Application packs are available to download from our website - https://www.brookhouseprimary.co.uk/

Completed applications should be returned to: fatima.seedat@brookhouse.blackburn.sch.uk


This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Please note, in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) 2024, an on-line search will be conducted as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Arranging a visit to Brookhouse Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk.

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