Headteacher

We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced leader to join the school at an exciting point in the development of what is already an outstanding school.

The aim of Pendle Primary School is to develop to the full, each individual pupil's talents, abilities, and self-confidence within a caring, ordered and stimulating educational environment.

Due to the retirement of our current headteacher, the pupils, staff, and governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated individual to lead Pendle Primary School from May 2017 (possibly September 2017 if necessary). We wish to recruit a new headteacher with a clear vision to develop the future of Pendle, building upon existing strengths and able to move our school forward on to the next stage of its development.

We are looking for someone who:

• is a great teacher and can lead in further raising pupil achievement
• has a wide range of experience across the primary age range
• will maintain our culture of high expectations of attainment and progress
• has a proven track record of effective leadership and management
• a dynamic leader, able to build on our strengths and identify where improvements are needed to take our outstanding school forward
• works in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the community
• will promote inclusion and diversity.

We offer:

• a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, with excellent links to the community
• children who are happy, confident, motivated and enjoy learning
• supportive parents/ carers who want the best for their children
• a friendly, creative and very talented staff team who go the extra mile to make our school a great place to be
• a supportive and committed governing body
• a challenging and stimulating place to work in one of Lancashire's thriving towns on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Visits to the school are welcome and strongly recommended. Visits can be arranged by appointment via the school office. Please contact Sally Long on 01200 42359 or email: bursar@pendle.lancs.sch.uk.

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'.

Closing date: 11 November 2016.
Interview date: 19 January 2017.

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: SCH01747.

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Princess Avenue,
Clitheroe
BB7 2AL
(344 on roll).