Headteacher

St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston; Preston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School, Preston is seeking an enthusiastic practising Catholic Headteacher to lead and share our vision of high-quality education for all. You will be a practising Catholic, committed to Catholic Church teachings, with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire staff, pupils and families.

You will build on our values, develop relationships with parents, parish, community and the Trust, drive safeguarding and ensure everyday excellence in teaching.

Qualifications

• Must be a practising Catholic committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with parents, parish, community and Trust.
• Strategic thinker capable of advancing vision and safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience leading high-quality teaching and learning across a school.
• Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Inspire staff

Job description

About Us

Welcome to St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School: a happy, vibrant, and nurturing learning community. As a caring Catholic school, we offer a welcoming environment where each child's uniqueness is valued and celebrated. At the heart of our school is Christ, and our daily life is rooted in our motto: You are precious in My eyes’.

Our Vacancy

Following the departure of our Headteacher, we are looking to employ an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Headteacher, who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all.

We are seeking a headteacher who is aligned to our values and who:

• Is a practising Catholic, committed to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
• Will continue to raise aspirations and strive for excellence
• Will continue the implementation of our school development action plans
• Has proven leadership skills and can advance our high-quality teaching and learning
• Is a strategic thinker who will continue to implement our vision
• Is committed to building on the relationships already established with our parents, parish, community and the Trust.
• Is able to demonstrate a high level of experience and involvement in safeguarding.

Our children are seeking a Headteacher who will:

• “Help us to do our very best and challenge us to achieve the best we can.”
• “Follow in Jesus’ footsteps”
• “Be not too strict - but make sure children follow the rules”
• “Have a young outlook on life”
• “Help us to make playtimes even better”
• “Help sort out people’s troubles”
• “Keep us safe and make us happy”
• “Be smiley, happy and good-natured helping us all to respect one another”
• “Listen to others and motivate others”
• “Be very determined”
• “It would also be good if you have an interest in sport.”

We can offer:

• A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith
• A welcoming and supportive community united in our desire to learn and improve together
• The opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff
• A supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision and determination to raising standards of teaching and learning
• Personalised and ever evolving professional development opportunities to ensure that God given talents are nurtured and potential is fulfilled
• A dedicated and supportive team of directors of the Trust and Governors of the school to work with.

What Matters to Us

We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, happy, and understood. That’s why we’re looking for a Headteacher who not only sets high standards but leads with kindness, listens carefully, and is committed to seeing every child succeed — academically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Safeguarding

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment and undergo an enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate will be appointed under the terms and conditions of a CES contract which they will be required to sign. The employer will be the Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Applications must be made via the My New Term platform which is fully compatible with the expectations set by the CES.