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Headteacher

Headteacher

Lower Darwen St James' Church of England Primary School

Blackburn with Darwen

Salary:
Within the range £49,622 - £60,408
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
25 September 2015

Job overview

The Governors of St. James’ Primary wish to appoint an energetic, creative and inspiring Headteacher to this highly successful school, which is at the heart of its church and local community.

St. James’ is a ‘Good’ school (OFSTED), with and ‘Outstanding’ Church of England character (SIAS) and children whose achievement is consistently above National averages.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to build on the successes achieved and develop further the very strong relationship with the church and the wider Parish of St. James.

We are looking for someone who:

  • is able to raise the aspirations and ambitions of children
  • has a commitment to and ability to secure high standards through outstanding education
  • is able to fully involve families and community in the life and success of the school
  • is keen to learn and develop professionally and nurture this attitude in others
  • uses appropriate aspects of local and National agendas to benefit children and the community

In return, we can offer:

  • a supportive, experienced and knowledgeable Governing Body
  • a dedicated staff team
  • well behaved children who are keen to learn
  • a strong, nurturing Christian ethos
  • good relationships with St. James’ Church and Parish
  • a school which is well respected in the local community

Our school is situated in Lower Darwen, Blackburn, within a community which contains significant areas of deprivation.

The school benefits from good transport links via the motorway system, giving easy access to the West Pennine Moors as well as the large cities of the North West.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and may be arranged by mutually convenient appointment – please telephone the school to arrange your visit.

Application packs can be downloaded from the TES or Blackburn with Darwen websites, or obtained by request from the school.

Completed applications should be returned to the school in a sealed envelope, marked ‘CONFIDENTIAL – for attention of Chair of Governors’ or may be returned electronically to the school karen.woods@stjameslowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications is Friday 25th September at 12.00 noon
Shortlisting – Monday 28th September 2015
Interviews –week commencing 5th October 2015

About Lower Darwen St James' Church of England Primary School

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