Headteacher
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School, DARWEN, Lancashire, BB3 2BWThis job expired on 5 January 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Beginning of summer term 2023
Closing date
5 January 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 November 2022
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Leadership Pay Range, Group 2, points 14 to 21 (£71,765 - £61,042 per annum)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors of St Peter’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and forward thinking Headteacher, who has the skills and ability to drive our vision as a progressive primary school.
We are looking for you to have:
- A proven track record of effective leadership and management of people and a commitment to working in partnership with governors, staff, parents/carers, other schools and the local community.
- The ability to nurture talent.
- The ability to contribute to the vision and mission of St Peter’s Church of England Primary School within the school, the parish and the wider community.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer:
- A caring, inclusive school community built on Christian values.
- A team of dedicated, hardworking staff and senior leaders.
- A highly supportive Governing Body.
- A welcoming and well maintained school.
- Strong links with Blackburn Diocese and the Local Authority.
- A commitment to continuing professional and spiritual development.
- Over 250 enthusiastic and engaged learners
Further details about the role
Recruitment and Selection Process
Shortlisting will take place on 11th January 2023
Interviews will be held on 25th and 26th January 2023
Shortlisted applicants will be expected to attend on both day and further details will be provided to candidates called to interview. Applicants will be advised by no later than 13th January 2023 if they are to be invited to attend an interview.
Applications
You should provide a full statement in support of your application. Please do not exceed four sides of A4 paper, font size 11 and please do not restate factual details already included elsewhere on the application form.
Your completed application should be submitted to schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk or posted to School HR Team, 4th Floor, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DY. Please mark any posted or hand delivered applications Private and Confidential.
The closing date for applications is 5th January 2023
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 259 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@stpetersdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 701299
Arranging a visit to Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stpetersdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk.
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