Headteacher

The Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic Headteacher for this very successful and happy primary school.

Latchford St James CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School has 205 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 with link club facilities. The school is located close to the centre of Warrington and has a good relationship with the church and the local community.

We need someone who:

• has an active Christian commitment and will promote the Christian ethos of the school in which everyone is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential
• has dynamic and creative leadership skills
• is committed to excellence in all aspects of school life and has a strategic vision for the future developments of this school
• possesses excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with children, staff, governors, parents and the local community.

We will offer:

• pupils who are enthusiastic, happy, well behaved and strive to be the best that they can be.
• a highly motivated staff who are committed to building on the many strengths of the school.
• a caring school community that is based on Christian values, respect for ourselves, each other and our environment.
• excellent relationships at all levels of the school community with well-established links with the church and community
• Governors who are committed to working in partnership with the school.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed; please see below for available dates.

Further information about the school can be found at www.lsj.org.uk

Latchford St James CofE Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applicants wishing to have an informal discussion or ask any questions about the position or school can contact Stephen Drury, Link School Adviser at Warrington Borough Council on 07775 024899 or via email sdrury@warrington.gov.uk.

For more information and to apply please visit www.warrington.gov.uk.

Applications to be returned to:Recruitment and Vetting Team, New Town House, Buttermarket Street, Warrington, WA1 2NH Email: recruitment@warrington.gov.uk

Informal visits to school Monday 8th or Tuesday 9th September 2014 at 9.30am or 1.30pm

Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2014 at 4.30pm
Short listing: Tuesday 16th September 2014
Interviews: Monday 29th September 2014 and Tuesday 30th September 2014

Latchford St James CofE Primary School
Old Road
Warrington
WA4 1AP
Tel: 01925 634967 Fax: 01925 231706
Email: latchford_primary@warrington.gov.uk