What skills and experience we're looking for
- Must have a personal faith commitment and a firm belief in the intrinsic value of faith education and a clear understanding of the value of faith education.
- Should have the strategic ability to use effective leadership skills with creativity and enthusiasm to continue the successful growth and development of our school community.
- Will be approachable and nurturing to staff, families and children and will have strong management and communication skills to motivate at all levels.
- Will have a strong, proven track record of raising standards.needs to have the energy, drive and ability to develop the potential of all staff and children.
- Will work alongside governors to ensure their impact on school priorities and continued effective leadership of the school.
- Will contribute to the vision of St. Francis CE School within the school, the parish and the wider community.
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming and well-maintained school situated in beautiful grounds in a rural location with easy transport access.enthusiastic, well-behaved children.
- A team of dedicated, hardworking staff and senior leaders.a highly supportive Governing Board.
- Strong links with the Blackburn Diocese and Blackburn with Darwen Local Authority.
- A commitment to our Headteacher’s continuing professional and spiritual development.
Further details about the role
The Governors of St. Francis CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a new Headteacher to lead the school further in the pursuit of excellence in all areas.
This post offers an excellent opportunity to join our community so if you believe you have the right skills, experience and qualities that we are looking for then we look forward to seeing your application.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit our school and the proposed dates for appointments are Monday 16th December 2024 and 6th January 2025 and will only be available between 13:00 and 15:00. School visits are by appointment only so to arrange your visit please contact the school office via email: office@stfrancis.blackburn.sch.uk or via telephone: 01254 201 419.
You should provide a full statement in support of your application. The supporting statement should not exceed 1300 words in length, be clear, concise, and related to the post and setting applied for.
Recruitment and Selection Process
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 16th January 2025 and the selection process will be held on Tuesday 28th January and Wednesday 29th January 2025.
Further details will be provided to candidates when invited to interview. Applicants will be advised by no later than Friday 17th January if they are to invited to attend an interview.
Your completed application should be submitted to schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is Sunday 12th January 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.