Headteacher

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Millom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Catholic Primary School in Millom seeks a Headteacher to lead the school with a strong Catholic ethos and a clear strategic vision. The role focuses on improving outcomes, safeguarding, and fostering partnerships with families, parish, and the wider community.

The successful candidate will inspire staff and pupils, raise aspirations, and drive long-term improvement while maintaining a caring, inclusive environment for all children.

Qualifications

• Be a committed practising Catholic with a clear vision for Catholic education.
• Demonstrate proven leadership skills and dedication to improving children's lives.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the school as Headteacher, building strong Catholic ethos.
• Inspire and support staff and pupils, fostering partnerships with families and parish.
• Secure high-quality teaching and safeguarding for all pupils.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commitment to Catholic education

Staff and pupil motivation

Community engagement

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek to appoint a Headteacher who will:

• Be a committed practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong dedication to Catholic education.
• Demonstrate proven leadership skills and a passion for making a difference in children’s lives.
• Inspire, motivate, and support staff and pupils, while fostering positive relationships with parents, governors, parish, and the wider community.
• Continue to raise aspirations and achievement through challenge and support.
• Secure and sustain high‑quality teaching and learning, with a focus on long‑term improvement.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare for pupils and staff.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school.
• A welcoming and caring ethos rooted in the Catholic faith.
• A dedicated and talented staff team, committed to working in partnership with families.
• A supportive Governing Body and strong parish links.
• Opportunities for professional development through collaboration with the Diocese of Lancaster and wider networks.

Further details about the role

We, the Governors of St. James Catholic Primary School in Millom, Cumbria, wish to invite applications for the post of Headteacher, following the retirement of our current, long standing Headteacher in August 2026. This will provide an excellent opportunity for a practising Catholic leader to guide our popular, well loved, school and its community in its next chapter.

Our mission statement, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love' Jeremiah 31:3 is the beating heart of our unique and inclusive school, where every child is valued, respected and nurtured to enable them to achieve their full potential academically, spiritually and personally. We are proud that St. James was recognised as being a 'good school' in both OFSTED and Section 42 Catholic School inspections, where our Catholic ethos was recognised as a strength.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.