Deputy Headteacher

Lancashire County Council; Burscough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School in Burscough seeks a Deputy Headteacher to continue a strong culture of inclusive, values-driven leadership. The role supports our Headteacher in shaping curriculum, staff development and school improvement within a nurturing Christian ethos.

The successful candidate will drive improvement, support families, and lead a capable team to ensure every child thrives in a context of high standards and a focus on evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with a proven record of delivering inclusive educational excellence
• Child-centred approach and supporting families to enable children to thrive
• Ability to inspire and lead the wider school team in line with Christian values

Responsibilities

• Have a child-centred approach, supporting families to enable children to thrive.
• Have leadership experience, together with a proven record of delivering inclusive educational excellence and supporting school improvement.
• Embrace the opportunity to inspire, shape and help lead the wider school team forward, by living out our Christian values and vision.
• Support our Headteacher to drive our staffs continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards.
• Provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment by utilising evidence-based research.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inclusive educational excellence

Child-centred approach

Motivating others

Job description

Are you an inspirational, values driven leader with the vision, warmth and determination to make a real impact? Lordsgate Township Church of England Primary School in Burscough, is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Headteacher following the promotion of our previous post holder.

We are looking for a passionate and committed leader to support our school community on their journey in Gods love and learning. You will support the leadership team to build on our schools strong Christian foundation and our well-established reputation for inclusive educational excellence, fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

You will have the knowledge, experience and resilience to help drive improvement throughout the school, with the interpersonal skills to motivate others to shine. You will be committed to providing a rich and engaging curriculum and promoting an inclusive can do culture where all can flourish.

• Have a child-centred approach, supporting families to enable children to thrive.
• Have leadership experience, together with a proven record of delivering inclusive educational excellence and supporting school improvement.
• Embrace the opportunity to inspire, shape and help lead the wider school team forward, by living out our Christian values and vision.
• Support our Headteacher to drive our staffs continuing professional development, encouraging excellence and high standards.
• Provide a stimulating, inclusive learning environment by utilising evidence-based research.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to help shape the future of a thriving Church of England primary school, with strong links to our parish church community.
• A school with a judgement of good in our 2024 Ofsted inspection and an overall grade of excellent in our latest SIAMS report.
• Committed, cohesive and talented staff, with an experienced senior leadership team who are dedicated to the school and its family ethos.

Timeline:

• Closing date: 12:00pm Friday 13th November
• Shortlisting: Wednesday 18th November
• Lesson observations: w/b 23rd November
• Interview: Thursday 3rd December

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.