Deputy Headteacher

Ref: RA43

“Rainford is a very happy school where children blossom in confidence and ability.” Ofsted 2012

The Governing Body of Rainford CE Primary School is looking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and talented Deputy Headteacher, who will be committed to our Christian ethos, to become part of our ambitious Leadership Team.

• Are you able to support the Headteacher in providing vision, leadership and school improvement so that every child flourishes and secures the highest possible standards?
• Are you an outstanding teacher with excellent interpersonal management skills and the ability to support, challenge and inspire others?
• Are you committed to supporting our Christian ethos and to working closely with our parish church?
• Do you understand what high standards look like and how to attain them?
• Are you able to initiate creative approaches to learning and inspire other teachers?
• Do you have a proven track record in raising standards?
• Do you have significant experience of leadership and school development?

If so, we can offer you:

• Eager, helpful and happy children with excellent attitudes to learning.
• An exciting opportunity to make an outstanding difference.
• An enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking team.
• A supportive and challenging Governing Body.
• A drive to be outstanding.
• An excellent level of pastoral care.
• A commitment to your continuous professional development.

Recent inspection reports and a copy of our school prospectus can be found at www.rainfordcofe-pri.st-helens.sch.uk  

A warm invitation is extended to potential candidates who wish to visit the school on Monday 12 September at 4pm or Tuesday 13 September at 4pm. Please contact the school office on 01744 883281 if you wish to attend either viewings.

Application forms and further details are available from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources via the details below.

Completed application forms are to be returned to Mrs Richardson, Headteacher direct to the school.

Closing date: 12 noon, Thursday 22 September 2016.
Short-listing: Wednesday 28 September 2016.
Lesson Observations: Week beginning 3 October 2016.
Assessments & Interviews: Friday 7 October 2016.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

In this school, the welfare of the child is paramount.

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.

Rainford Church of England Primary School
Cross Pit Lane,
Rainford,
St. Helens,
Merseyside, WA11 8AJ
Tel: 01744 883281