Headteacher

Ref: SCH01742

37 hours a week.

Could you be the exceptional leader to take us through the next phase of our development?

The governors, parents, children and staff of St Bartholomew's C of E (VC) Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational leader to carry forward and build on the successes we have already achieved and secure the aspirational dreams we have for our children.

We can offer:

• a school full of bright, eager, independent and sociable young learners;
• a happy, stimulating, caring, highly successful school community;
• a talented and committed staff;
• a commitment to your continuing professional development;
• strong links with the local community and schools;
• a distinctive and inclusive Christian ethos and a close relationship with our church.

Our new Headteacher will:

• show strong imaginative leadership;
• demonstrate a commitment to enhancing and developing the Christian ethos and Anglican traditions of our school;
• have a genuine passion for teaching and learning with high expectations for staff and children;
• commit to ensure that every child reaches their potential;
• maintain and drive high standards and excellence throughout this good school;
• have excellent communication, management and inter-personal skills and will relate equally well to pupils, parents and staff;
• have the ability to further strengthen links with other schools.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the school on: Wednesday 14 September at 1:30pm, Wednesday 21 September at 9.30am, and Friday 23 September at 9.30am. Please ring the school on 01706 344631 to arrange an appointment.

For further information please visit: www.st-bartholomew.lancsngfl.ac.uk.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Further details can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs.

Informal discussion: Please ring the school on 01706 344631.

Closing date: 30 September 2016 at 12 noon.
Interview date: 24 and 25 October 2016.

Application forms: Download at: www.lancashire.gov.uk/vacancies and email completed form to lccggap@lancashire.gov.uk. Tel: 01772 535355, 24 hour.

Hallfold,
Hall Street,
Whitworth,
OL12 8TL (162 on roll).