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Headteacher

Daisyfield Primary School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5LB

This job expired on 10 October 2022 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 April 2023

• Closing date

  10 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 September 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
  • Deputy headteacher
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 27.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £58,135 - £68,347 per annum

Headteacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader following the departure of our successful headteacher, at an exciting point in the development of our school. The governors will look to the new headteacher to build on what has made - and continues to make – Daisyfield 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 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;
• is committed to maintaining and driving forward high standards and expectations through excellent and inspirational teaching, learning and assessment for every child;
• will value and develop the strengths and skills of our staff;
• has professional dedication, commitment and 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 ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’.

Application forms can be downloaded from this page and completed applications forms and a supporting statement of no more than 1,500 words explaining how you meet the required criteria should be emailed to schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk by no later than 12 noon on Monday 10th October 2022.

Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on Monday 10th October 2022.

Interview Day 1: Monday 14th November 2022. The governors are likely to require shortlisted candidates to undertake some tasks on this visit as part of the interview process.

Interview Day 2: Tuesday 15th November 2022.

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 Daisyfield Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 295 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Daisyfield Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01254 588973
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/daisyfield-primary-school (opens in new tab)

We can offer:

• delightful, well-behaved children who are inspired to learn in exciting and creative ways;

• an enthusiastic and talented staff team who go the extra mile to make Daisyfield a great place to be, motivating pupils to promote their independence and love of learning;

• a whole school community committed to our vision, values and mission, with a climate where excellence is the standard;

• a challenging and stimulating place to work;

• a commitment to your professional development;

Daisyfield 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.

Arranging a visit to Daisyfield Primary School

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

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