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Teaching Vacancies; Millom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Millom invites applications for a Headteacher to lead a Catholic school with a clear faith-based vision. The role requires inspiring leadership to raise attainment and nurture a supportive school community.

You will work closely with governors, parish, and families to sustain high standards of teaching, learning, and safeguarding across all pupils. The successful candidate will champion long-term improvement, collaborate with diocesan networks, and uphold the school’s

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a school setting.
• Commitment to Catholic education with a clear vision.
• Ability to inspire staff and pupils and build partnerships.
• Focus on long-term improvement in teaching and learning.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to raise aspirations and attainment.
• Inspire and support staff, pupils, and families through collaboration.
• Secure high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Foster positive relationships with governors, parish, and community.
• Ensure safeguarding compliance and welfare for all.

Skills

Catholic leadership

Strategic vision

Staff motivation

Community engagement

Safeguarding and welfare

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.

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.