Headteacher

ATC Trust - Achievement Through Collaboration; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Emotional wellbeing support

Annual flu vaccinations

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD programmes

Flexible working

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

ATC Trust - Achievement Through Collaboration invites applications for Headteacher of Roseacre Primary Academy & Nursery in Blackpool. You will lead the school, build on strengths and drive exceptional education for every child, irrespective of background, within a collaborative trust framework.

The role requires inspirational leadership, a track record of raising standards and an inclusive culture. Start date 1 January 2027; closing 14 September 2026; interviews to be confirmed.

Job description

Headteacher - Roseacre Primary Academy & Nursery, Blackpool

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Roseacre Primary Academy & Nursery and to build on the school's strengths as it enters its next chapter. We are looking for an inspirational leader with a successful track record that believes that every child, irrespective of their background, deserves an exceptional education. Roseacre serves a community with great potential and is located in Blackpool, one of the Government's current priority areas for improving outcomes for disadvantaged children. This presents a unique opportunity for a leader who wants to make a genuine and lasting difference. We are therefore seeking a dynamic and compassionate Headteacher who will work alongside the Trust, trustees, local governors, staff and families to raise aspirations, open doors and ensure every child achieves, belongs and thrives.

If you have a proven track record of raising standards, inspiring others and building an inclusive culture of high expectations, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 9am 14 September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Start Date: 1st January 2027

At AtC, we are committed to:

• Supporting colleagues - we offer a wide range of staff benefits available to all colleagues working within our family of schools including, membership of a health care plan through Simply Health (paid by the Trust), access to emotional and wellbeing support, annual flu vaccinations, auto enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme for all eligible employees, national terms & conditions of employment, access to CPD programmes & opportunities to develop.
• Safeguarding and putting children at the heart of everything we do. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, including on line checks.
• Supporting flexible working for all roles and welcome applications from those who wish to work flexibly.
• Eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We are committed to a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment and we strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel they achieve, belong and collaborate.
• Due to the nature of this role, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires enhanced DBS certificate/barred list check. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.