Headteacher

Ref: SCH01866

The governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated and creative Headteacher. The successful applicant must be a committed, practising Catholic, who is dedicated to leading and building an exceptional and caring learning environment in which all members of the school community can thrive.

We are looking for a person who will:

- Have strong and motivational leadership skills to inspire and challenge an excellent team. 

- Possess the strategic vision necessary to build on the schools existing strengths - St Mary's was judged to be a Good school by Ofsted, June 2017. 

- Possess a clear vision of educational excellence. 

- Be committed to fostering and developing the respectful and inclusive ethos of our Catholic school.  

- Foster children's enjoyment of learning, whilst ensuring high levels of achievement. 

- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

We can offer you:

- Happy, well behaved children who love their school and enjoy learning. 

- Hardworking, committed and dedicated staff. 

- A caring, inclusive, Christian ethos. 

- Support for your professional development and well-being. 

- A close working partnership between the Church, parents and the local community. 

- A governing body, which is fully committed to a brighter future and supportive of the whole school community. 

- A warm and friendly working environment, 1.2 miles from the M65.

St. Mary's RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Shortlisting date: Monday 16 October 2017. Interview date: Wednesday 25 October 2017.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged through the school's Business Support Officer, Miss Schofield Tel: 01254 231277. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a 'disclosure'.

Application forms can be downloaded online or can be requested from: recruitment@btlancashire.co.uk. Completed applications must be submitted electronically to: recruitment@btlancashire.co.uk Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 - details of any criminal record spent or unspent should be sent to the chair of governors at school address by the closing date. 

Closing date: 9 October 2017 at 12 noon.