Head Teacher

Job Ref: T15/50027

Blackshaw Lane Primary is a successful medium sized school situated in the Royton area of Oldham. Our school has a lower than average intake of pupil premium and SEN children. At our last Ofsted Inspection we received a ‘Good’ rating and we continue to build on that very significant achievement.

Our school is well resourced and has excellent learning resources and facilities. We have a very stable intake of pupils and offer a friendly and welcoming environment for both children and parents. Governors at the school are proactive, well informed and ensure a supportive environment for all stakeholders. The school motto is “Life-long learning built on mutual trust and respect” and we strive to live up to that ideal.

Our new Head Teacher will be a proven leader with the ability to move our school to the next stage in its development. An inspirational and passionate leader you will be able to take the school towards ‘outstanding status’ and be able to inspire staff and parents to join you in that goal.

You should have a detailed knowledge of effective school systems and be able to demonstrate a verifiable track record of school improvement.

Oldham is a borough which believes in giving 'headroom' to Head Teachers of high performing schools so they can support other schools in reaching their full potential. The Local Authority is currently working closely with schools to develop a co-operative partnership to develop the town's education offer to all residents and therefore play a key role in boosting the town's economic regeneration.

Oldham is a vibrant borough and a great deal of regeneration is taking place including the recent opening of the Metrolink. Further planned developments include a new leisure centre, a cinema complex and 21st Century hotel and conference facilities. All Oldham schools are a vital part of the town's regeneration plans. The town has highly accessible road and metro links to a wide range of outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities, including Manchester City Centre, the Peak District and other local areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the school and visits can be arranged for 24th or 25th June. Please contact the school on 0161 770 6711 arrange a convenient time.

You can apply for this post online at www.yourcounciljobs.co.uk where you can obtain additional information regarding the post. For further information about the school please visit the school’s website at http://www.blackshaw-lane.oldham.sch.uk/

Further information about what Oldham has to offer can be found on www.oldham.gov.uk

Closing date: 3rd July 2015
Shortlisting date: 13th July 2015
Dates of Interview: 15th and 16th July 2015

The school is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and operates a strict Safeguarding Policy, with procedures being rigorously and consistently applied.

Blackshaw Lane Primary and Nursery School
Blackshaw Lane
Royton
OLDHAM
OL2 6NT

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