Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Chorley is seeking an enthusiastic Headteacher to lead the school community. This role requires a committed leader who promotes Catholic values and ensures high-quality education for all pupils. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others are essential.

Benefits

Supportive Governing Body

Dedicated teaching staff

Happy and enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Practical Catholic with a strong lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic education.
• Experienced, effective leader with the skills to develop strong working relationships.
• Vast understanding of both pupil and staff wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.
• Inspire and motivate staff and pupils through commitment to education.
• Foster relationships with parents, parish, and governors.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to Catholic education

Ability to inspire

Job description

Overview

Due to the retirement of our highly valued and successful Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated person to lead our school community and to continue to develop our wonderful school.

Key Qualifications

• Practical Catholic with a strong lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic education and the Catholic ethos of the school
• Values all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential
• Role model with vision and creativity to inspire and motivate others through commitment and dedication to raising and maintaining high standards
• Experienced, effective leader with interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships with staff, pupils, parents, parish and governors
• Aspirational leader who ensures high‑quality teaching and learning for all pupils using proven effective teaching methods whilst prioritising importance of pupil and staff wellbeing

What our Children Expect

Our children look for a leader who is kind, fair, respectful, generous, helpful and hardworking. They want a Headteacher who is fun, friendly, approachable, follows the school mission, brings new ideas and listens to their opinions. Their voices matter.

Benefits for Staff

• A school that nurtures and celebrates Catholic faith and ethos, where faith and learning are intertwined
• An experienced and dedicated family of teachers and support staff committed to providing quality education to pupils
• Happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body

Further Details

You will need to be able to demonstrate commitment to Catholic faith. Further information can be found in the ‘Catholic schools’ definition of a practising Catholic.

Application

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01942 724820 to make an appointment.

Application packs are available from and returnable to [e-mail] or Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.

Closing Dates

Closing date: Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 12 midnight
Shortlisting: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interviews: Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th December 2025

Compliance & Safeguarding

The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation, and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post. Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.

Safeguarding Statement

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Every staff, volunteer and trustee must share this commitment. The recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, DBS, medical, online and social media checks and prohibition of right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.