Headteacher

The Governors, staff and children of Sacred Heart RC Primary are looking to appoint a Headteacher with effect from January 2017.

We wish to appoint a Head teacher who is inspirational, committed, highly motivated and an enthusiastic practising Catholic, who will build upon our current strengths and further develop our school, rated GOOD with outstanding features by OFSTED.

This is a great opportunity for a strong and effective leader to make a significant impact and contribute at a school which places it children at the centre of all it does.

In our welcoming and happy school, we are searching for a Headteacher who:

• is a dedicated professional with a passion for education
• takes time to build relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• works in flexibly in partnership with Staff, parents, governors and the children
• will inspire and motivate our staff and pupils while making them feel valued and supported
• will maintain the caring, respectful and inclusive ethos of the school
• holds high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
• has a proven track record in raising standards and improving outcomes for children
• will continue to build our school culture and curriculum based on gospel values which takes account of the richness and diversity of the school community
• strives to continuously improve the attainment and achievement of our children through rigorous monitoring and evaluation, promoting excellence and challenging poor performance
• will bring a fresh approach to the role, has the vigour to challenge the children, staff and themselves to achieve.

Please visit our website www.sacredheartschoolchurch.co.uk for further information.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and obtain any other statutorily required clearance.

Our school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01254 233382

Closing date: 30 September 2016 at 12 noon.
Shortlisting date: 11 October 2016.
Interview date: 27 October 2016.

Application forms: Application forms can be downloaded online or can be requested from and are returnable 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. Ref: SCH01732.

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School
Church, Bradshaw Row, Church, Accrington BB5 4HG
(227 on roll).