What skills and experience we're looking for
Our school is a vibrant and fast paced learning environment. Our primary school is further enhanced by exceptional extended services including:
• ITT Primary Programme Lead - hosting 15/20 students per year
• In house out of school club breakfast and after school club provision
• Governor led nursery provision registered for children from 2 years old
• In house catering and in house cleaning and site supervision
We are therefore seeking a highly ambitious and experienced professional administrator and manager who has a fluid approach to multi tasking. Exceptional customer service is at the core of everything we do. The school invests in CPD and is supportive of staff willing to work towards professional qualifications.
This role is perfect for an enthusiastic role model who would be very much the "face" and "voice" of the school being able to deliver our values and visions. To be part of the senior leadership team and to support teaching and learning through operational excellence.
We are looking for someone to lead varied small teams and to link and liaise not only with the school staff but also the governors and our successful PTA.
Attention to detail is paramount and being able to face each day with fresh challenges with a smile and a positive attitude will ensure success in this demanding role.
What the school offers its staff
• Professional development through collaboration, networks and access to professional bodies
• Wonderful and supportive team of individuals in a work place which celebrates everyone
• A unique opportunity to make the role your own
• A team who all contribute to the educational outcomes for children
• Employed by Lancashire County Council and auto enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with all benefits commensurate within terms and conditions of employment
• Access to wellbeing support and a package of medical support provided by Education Mutual
• Subsidised lunches and free parking
• 25 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays) rising to 31 days holiday per year after 5 years service
Further details about the role
We will provide an opportunity to visit the school and speak with the existing post holder and the headteacher on Tuesday 10th December 2024 between 9.00 am and 11.30 am - please call the office to book an appointment if you wish to take this opportunity.
Interviews will be held week commencing 16th December 2024.
Notice periods for the successful candidate will be honoured if they surpass the proposed start date.
Commitment to safeguarding
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the DBS for 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. LCC has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager