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Lancashire County Council; Leyland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an experienced qualified teacher to lead curriculum and assessment developments at St Mary’s. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for enhancing children's educational experiences, uphold safeguarding standards, and effect positive change in a Catholic school setting. A Qualified Teacher Status and a degree or equivalent are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Degree or equivalent necessary.
• Practising Catholic with understanding of Catholic education.

Responsibilities

• Lead school data, assessment and curriculum developments.
• Effect positive change in school settings.
• Enhance educational experiences for children.
• Ensure high standards are met by pupils and staff.

Skills

Effective change management

Passionate about education

Commitment to safeguarding children

Strong communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

If successful, you will be joining a very hard-working team of professionals who are supportive of each other and keen to continue the excellent work of the school over recent years. The school was last inspected by the Catholic School Inspectorate in March 2024 and OFSTED in June 2025. These reports highlighted standards had both been maintained and improved since the previous inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school in all areas of data, assessment and curriculum developments
• Be able to demonstrate your ability to effect positive change in a school setting
• Be passionate and committed to enhancing the full range of children's educational experiences at St Mary’s
• Be enthusiastic, resourceful and keen to ensure that the highest possible standards are met by pupils and colleagues

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service 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 www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy which is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

We encourage prospective candidates to visit us on a working day and experience the school ethos. Please call Mrs Marie Owens, Head’s PA, if you wish to take advantage of this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree or equivalent

Desirable Qualifications

• Has completed the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) or the Catholic Teachers Certificate (CTC) or has a commitment to do so
• Has completed the Catholic Leadership Programme (CLP) or has a commitment to do so

Essential Experience

• Practising Catholic with a sound understanding of the distinctive nature of Catholic schools and Catholic education
• A knowledge and understanding of all key stages provided in the school
• To be able to use data, assessment and target setting effectively to raise standards/address weaknesses
• Experience of providing professional challenge and support to others through the appraisal process

Desirable Experience

• Involvement in parish community
• Experience of teaching in more than one secondary school
• Experience of teaching in a Catholic secondary school
• Experience of working effectively with a strong governing body