What skills and experience we're looking for
The governing board of Garstang St Thomas Church of England Primary School and nursery is seeking to appoint an Ambition for All Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of our school family and have a significant impact in our drive to ensure that every single one of our children is successful.
We are looking for someone who will make a big difference to all our children but particularly those who are disadvantaged.
The role involves:
• Supporting pupil attendance
• Supporting learning (by removing barriers)
• Pastoral support
• Supporting behaviour
• Cover supervision
• Family support (including early help)
This is a varied role and we recognise that candidates may not have direct experience of every aspect of the role. This is reflected in the person specification and there will be comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
Have you got a positive attitude and energy to make a difference to our children? Please get in touch with our office team to book an informal chat in school or by phone with Jim Blakely (headteacher): office@garstang-st-thomas.lancs.sch.uk or 01995 603454
What the school offers its staff
At Garstang St Thomas School we offer:
We can offer you:
• Happy, polite, caring and well behaved children who love school and enjoy learning;
• Hardworking, committed and dedicated staff whose aim is to improve outcomes for children;
• A caring, inclusive, Christian ethos with close partnership with our church;
• Support for professional development and well-being;
• A close working partnership between parents and our local community;
• A supportive and encouraging governing body;
‘Pupils told the inspector that the staff and pupils are kind and caring. As a result, pupils said that they feel happy and safe in school.’ OFSTED 2023
‘The school community lives out its Christian vision by being effectively inclusive, whereby all are treated with dignity and respect.’ SIAMS 2019
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.