Deputy Headteacher

Job Reference Number - EPS917/14

Following the recent promotion to Headteacher at a local Catholic Primary School, the Governors of this successful and friendly school wish to appoint a Deputy Headteacher. You will be responsible for leading Inclusion throughout the School and line managing Support Staff.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Is a practising Catholic, committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Recognises and believes in the unique individuality of each child
• Has a proven track record of raising children's attainment
• Is an innovative primary practitioner committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning
• Can recognise the potential and nurture the talent of all our children and staff
• Has the SEN accreditation, or if not, is willing to undertake it
• Is friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour.

We can offer you:

• A popular, oversubscribed, inclusive Catholic school
• A happy, welcoming school with a strong, positive and caring Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• A committed and supportive Governing Body with strong links to our Parish and local community
• A school with a friendly, dedicated and hardworking staff who have high expectations of all our pupils
• A school that is a strategic partner in the Catholic Schools Alliance (North), nurturing and developing Catholic teachers of the future
• A wonderful opportunity for you to develop as a Catholic leader.

For further information, please go to the school's website or contact Maria Lydon in HR maria.lydon@blackpool.gov.uk  

Applications must be made on a current CES Leadership application form which is downloadable from this website. Completed application forms are returnable directly FAO The Headteacher, St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School, Newton Drive, Blackpool FY3 8BT.

Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed by arrangement, please contact Mrs Sobrino in the School Office on (01253) 393302 to book a visit.

Closing date: 12 noon, 22 September 2014
Interview dates: 9 and 10 October 2014

St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School welcomes applications from all the community.

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

St Kentigern's Catholic Primary School
Newton Drive,
Blackpool,
Lancs
FY3 8BT
Tel: 01253 393302
Email: admin@st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk
Website: www.st-kentigern.blackpool.sch.uk  

Headteacher Mrs Frances Wygladala

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