Deputy Headteacher

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher following the promotion of our current Deputy to Headship.

The Governing Body is committed to securing the best candidate for this role.

St Thomas’ is a warm caring, forward thinking Church of England Primary School were the children thrive under the care of a nurturing and dedicated team.

Candidates should have:

• The capacity to provide inspirational, enthusiastic and innovative leadership with a forward looking approach to the development of school.
• The ability to lead and model a culture and ethos of support and challenge where all members of the learning community take responsibility for their own learning and are successful.
• High expectations and clear vision of educational excellence.
• Has a commitment to continuous school improvement, school to school support and the raising of standards and achievement.
• A proven record of good communication skills with excellent organisational and people skills who leads by example.
• The ability to lead, manage and inspire children, colleague, parents and support our ‘caring ethos’.

We can offer you

• An excellent working school environment.
• Children who are warm, receptive and enthusiastic learners.
• A rich diverse multicultural / multi faith ethos.
• Caring and inclusive learning and teaching environment.
• A highly professional and supportive staff.
• A friendly, vibrant and united Governing Body.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• The children want
• Someone who is kind, helpful, fun and fair.

The best way to find out more is to come and visit us. You will be very welcome. Please call the school office to make an appointment.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please see our website www.stthomasblackburn.org.

Application forms are available from the school and returnable to the School

Closing Date for applications is the : 14/09/16 at 12noon
Shortlisting will take place on: 16/09/16
Interviews will take place on: 21/09/16 pm only and 22/09/16 all day

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.

St Thomas’ CE Primary School
Newton Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 1NE
Tel 01254 54706