Headteacher

Ref: SCH03460 

Required 1 September 2021 or sooner.

Are you an experienced and ambitious Senior Leader, interested in a challenging and extremely rewarding new opportunity? If so, you will be interested in this fantastic opportunity to join our Short Stay Secondary School as Headteacher. 

About the School:

Oswaldtwistle School is an 11-16 short stay school (PRU) providing education and support for boys and girls experiencing social, emotional, mental health needs/or with medical needs. 

This Secondary Short Stay School and Pupil Referral Service serves East Lancashire. The school provides an alternative education for young people who are temporary unable to access mainstream education. Our aim is to meet the varied learning needs of all our pupils and prepare them to succeed when they move on.

About the Opportunity:

The Management Committee are seeking an experienced and ambitious practitioner to lead Oswaldtwistle School and to further improve the high quality of education and support provided for vulnerable pupils. You will be responsible for leading the School through an exciting stage of further development, enhancing recent achievements and improvements which supported the School secure a Good Ofsted judgement at our last inspection. 

The school provides an exciting and vibrant environment, which is constantly evolving due to the commitment of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), management committee and dedication of the staff.   

Leading this school will require the successful candidate to continue to inspire pupils and staff, work in close partnership with families and stakeholders and have the drive to ensure every pupil succeeds, despite the challenges they have encountered. We are looking for a leader who can build upon our achievements and communicate a clear shared vision for the future of Oswaldtwistle School.

This is an extremely fulfilling opportunity, to impact and shape the Education and development of pupils who have previously struggled with mainstream education, improving achievement and outcomes to support their future success.  

Applications

If this sounds like the challenge you would relish, you can access additional information about the role and school via the school's website (www.oswaldtwistle.org) and attached information. 

Applications should be submitted by completed Application Form (downloaded from the School website) and cover letter, detailing how you feel your skills and experience meet those contained within the role profile. The Application Form must be fully completed and legible. The supporting statement should be clear, concise (font size pt 12, and no more than 3 sides of A4) and related to the specific post.  You should also include the names and email contacts of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer.

We will endeavour to support requests to visit the school during times where this is possible in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines;  although visits are obviously subject to current levels of outbreak and restrictions that are in place at that time, so cannot be guaranteed.    

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Informal discussion: For further information potential applicants should contact the School Improvement Adviser, David Bird on 01257 516166. 

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.

Interview date: 22 April 2021.

Application forms: The Headteacher at the School. Please return completed application to recruitment@btlancashire.co.uk quoting job title and school number. 

Closing date: 29 March 2021.