Headteacher

Department - Children and Young People's Services

Ref - LB14

'A place to learn, A place to achieve, A place to enjoy.'

Following the retirement of the current Headteacher, the governors are looking to appoint a new leader with an ambitious vision to drive the improvement of our school to move us swiftly from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good', working with a supportive Local Authority.

You will be able to:

• Inspire a love of learning.
• Create a happy, friendly and respectful environment.
• Promote inclusion so that every child can achieve their full potential.
• Deliver high standards of attainment and behaviour.
• Foster a sense of belonging to a community.

We can offer:

• An exciting opportunity to further develop your career.
• An opportunity to work with and be part of a dedicated team of staff.
• A caring warm and friendly school supported by Governors and parents.
• Happy well behaved children who are eager to learn and enjoy attending school.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Application forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources, Town Hall, Corporation Street, St Helens, WA10 1HP or 01744 671841 or via cayps@sthelens.gov.uk.

Please return completed application forms direct to the school at the below address.

Closing date: Wednesday, 1 October 2014.
Shortlisting: 2 October 2014.
Interviews: 7 and 8 October 2014.

The post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Longton Lane Community Primary School
Longton Lane
Rainhill
Prescot
Merseyside
L35 4PB
Tel: 01744 678343