Headteacher
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5NXThis job expired on 12 January 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2025
Closing date
12 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Group 2, Point 12-18, £65,286 - £75,675 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Must have a personal faith commitment and a firm belief in the intrinsic value of faith education and a clear understanding of the value of faith education.
- Should have the strategic ability to use effective leadership skills with creativity and enthusiasm to continue the successful growth and development of our school community.
- Will be approachable and nurturing to staff, families and children and will have strong management and communication skills to motivate at all levels.
- Will have a strong, proven track record of raising standards.needs to have the energy, drive and ability to develop the potential of all staff and children.
- Will work alongside governors to ensure their impact on school priorities and continued effective leadership of the school.
- Will contribute to the vision of St. Francis CE School within the school, the parish and the wider community.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming and well-maintained school situated in beautiful grounds in a rural location with easy transport access.enthusiastic, well-behaved children.
- A team of dedicated, hardworking staff and senior leaders.a highly supportive Governing Board.
- Strong links with the Blackburn Diocese and Blackburn with Darwen Local Authority.
- A commitment to our Headteacher’s continuing professional and spiritual development.
Further information about the job
The Governors of St. Francis CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to lead the school further in the pursuit of excellence in all areas.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to join our community so if you believe you have the right skills, experience and qualities that we are looking for then we look forward to seeing your application.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit our school and the proposed dates for appointments are Monday 16th December 2024 and 6th January 2025 and will only be available between 13:00 and 15:00. School visits are by appointment only so to arrange your visit please contact the school office via email: office@stfrancis.blackburn.sch.uk or via telephone: 01254 201 419.
You should provide a full statement in support of your application. The supporting statement should not exceed 1300 words in length, be clear, concise, and related to the post and setting applied for.
Recruitment and Selection Process
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 16th January 2025 and the selection process will be held on Tuesday 28th January and Wednesday 29th January 2025.
Further details will be provided to candidates when invited to interview. Applicants will be advised by no later than Friday 17th January if they are to invited to attend an interview.
Your completed application should be submitted to schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th January 2025.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School website
- Email address
- office@stfrancis.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 201 419
St. Francis Church of England Primary (or Livesey St. Francis CE Primary School to give it its formal title), is a one-form entry school just outside Blackburn in the parish of Feniscliife.
Our school is situated next to the Leeds-Liverpool canal and we have extensive playing fields which have been utilised to deliver the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme.
At St Francis CE Primary, our church school family is inspired to learn earnestly, care deeply, grow boldly, and find joy in the journey. Every day, our children live out these values through kindness, respect, and a love of learning.
We are really proud of the sense of community and the 'family atmosphere' that we have cultivated in which everybody is given the opportunity to flourish and to aspire to be their best.
We are proud that our children take on important leadership roles voted for by their peers. These roles help them develop responsibility, respect for others, and an understanding of democracy. Our pupils play a vital part in shaping the life of St Francis and show outstanding behaviour every day.
At our school, we provide a carefully designed curriculum that builds strong foundations from early years through to Year 6. Our teachers are committed to ensuring every child, including those with SEND, makes meaningful connections in their learning and achieves well. We continuously support our team to deliver the best education possible.
Our children at St Francis CE Primary learn about diversity, respect, and being good citizens. They actively raise funds for local and global charities and celebrate individuality as a positive part of British society. We are proud to prepare our children for life in a diverse and democratic community.
Arranging a visit to Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stfrancis.blackburn.sch.uk.
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