Headteacher

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School in Blackburn is seeking an inspirational, faith-filled Head Teacher to lead our nurturing Catholic school into its next chapter. Applicants should uphold Catholic ethos, ensure safeguarding, foster high standards in teaching and learning, and build strong relationships with pupils, families, governors and the wider community.

We offer a collaborative leadership team, opportunities to shape the school's vision with faith and ambition, and a supportive community

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional leader who will place Christ at the centre of school life, uphold and further develop our strong Catholic ethos, and inspire children and staff to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be a nurturing and compassionate leader, committed to the wellbeing of every member of the school community, while maintaining high expectations for achievement, teaching and learning.

They will have the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families, governors, the parish and the wider community, recognising that partnership is central to the success of our school. They will be passionate about providing the very best opportunities for all children and ensuring that every child is valued, supported and encouraged to become the best they can be.

What the school offers its staff

Following a recent successful Ofsted inspection, the outcomes of which are due to be published shortly and of which we are immensely proud, together with our 2025 Religious Education Inspection where many aspects of our Catholic life and mission were celebrated as outstanding, we are looking for a Head Teacher who will build on these strong foundations and lead our community with faith, vision and ambition.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic leader who can celebrate and build upon our existing successes while confidently leading the school forward, embracing new opportunities and ensuring that Our Lady's continues to flourish as a caring, inclusive and ambitious Catholic school family.

Further details about the role

The Governors of Our Lady's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and faith-filled Head Teacher to lead our nurturing Catholic school into its next chapter.

At the heart of our school is our mission:

“Our Lady's School is a caring family where, with Jesus in our hearts, we value everyone and encourage them to be the best that they can be.”

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.