Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Millom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS clearance

Diocese collaboration

Professional development through diosc

Job summary

St. James’ Catholic Primary School in Millom seeks a dedicated lead for a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics, aligned with the Catholic Education Service. The role emphasizes safeguarding, high-quality teaching, and strong community links.

You will inspire staff and pupils, collaborate with governors and families, and drive long-term school improvement through faith-based values and collaborative leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be a practising Catholic with a clear vision for Catholic education.
• Proven leadership skills to inspire staff and pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Skills

Catholic ethos

Leadership

Staff mentorship

Community engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

• 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

• 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

Application Process

This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics in accordance with the guidance of the Catholic Education Service.

St. James’ Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance.

References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due

Closing Date: Monday, 8th February 2027 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Thursday 11th February 2027

Formal Interviews: Thursday 25th February 2027 and Friday 26th February 2027

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.