Assistant Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary educational institution in Lancashire is seeking a dedicated Headteacher to lead and inspire a community-focused team. The ideal candidate will be a caring leader committed to driving positive change and ensuring the best outcomes for pupils. Responsibilities include shaping the school's future, fostering relationships with families, and maintaining a safe learning environment. The school values ongoing professional development and community involvement.

Benefits

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Supportive Headteacher

Proactive governing body

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a successful leader in educational settings.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of Lower Darwen Primary School.
• Inspire and motivate the school community.
• Drive positive change and ensure best outcomes for pupils.

Skills

Empathetic leadership

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Relationship building

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Puts children at the heart of every decision.
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who can lead by example.
• Is an empathetic leader who can support the development of teaching and learning throughout school.
• Can lead on curriculum innovation and development, ensuring it meets the needs of all pupils.
• Is a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic leader with a positive approach that will inspire all those around you.
• Can build strong relationships with families and the wider community.
• Has a desire to work effectively with the school’s governing body.
• Is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of everyone at Lower Darwen.
• Will promote and maintain a safe, happy, and inclusive school environment.

What the school offers its staff

• A safe and happy environment where children love learning.
• Proactive parents who value their child’s education.
• Highly motivated, caring, and professional staff team.
• Supportive Headteacher and proactive governing body.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in our school community.

Further details about the role

Are you a passionate, dynamic leader ready to help shape the future of Lower Darwen Primary School?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring leader to work alongside the existing Senior Leadership Team to inspire and motivate our school community and ensure all our children flourish educationally and socially.

The new Headteacher is committed to putting children at the heart of every decision and to driving positive change and ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils.

If you are a caring, enthusiastic, and hardworking leader with a positive approach, and ready to lead with passion, dedication, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of our children we’d love to hear from you!

The best way to learn more about us is by coming to see us, our school, and our children. For further details or to arrange a visit contact the school office via email: [e-mail] or telephone: [phone].

Commitment to safeguarding

Lower Darwen Primary School is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. More safeguarding information can be found here: https://www.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/