Assistant Headteacher
Lower Darwen Primary School, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0RB30 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 May 2026
Closing date
23 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Group 1, L9-L13, £58,569 - £77,924 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would like someone who:
- Puts children at the heart of every decision.
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who can lead by example.
- Is an empathetic leader who can support the development of teaching and learning throughout school.
- Can lead on curriculum innovation and development, ensuring it meets the needs of all pupils.
- Is a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic leader with a positive approach that will inspire all those around you.
- Can build strong relationships with families and the wider community.
- Has a desire to work effectively with the school’s governing body.
- Is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of everyone at Lower Darwen.
- Will promote and maintain a safe, happy, and inclusive school environment.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A safe and happy environment where children love learning.
- Proactive parents who value their child’s education.
- Highly motivated, caring, and professional staff team.
- Supportive Headteacher and proactive governing body.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in our school community.
Further information about the job
Are you a passionate, dynamic leader ready to help shape the future of Lower Darwen Primary School?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and caring leader to work alongside the existing Senior Leadership Team to inspire and motivate our school community and ensure all our children flourish educationally and socially.
The new Headteacher is committed to putting children at the heart of every decision and to driving positive change and ensuring the best outcomes for all pupils.
If you are a caring, enthusiastic, and hardworking leader with a positive approach, and ready to lead with passion, dedication, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of our children we’d love to hear from you!
The best way to learn more about us is by coming to see us, our school, and our children. For further details or to arrange a visit contact the school office via email: Office@lowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk or telephone: 01254 55639.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lower Darwen Primary School is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children.
We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
More safeguarding information can be found here:
https://www.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lower Darwen Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 389 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lower Darwen Primary School website
- Email address
- Office@lowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 55639
Lower Darwen Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive learning community committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We are dedicated to inspiring a love of learning, fostering creativity, and supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to Lower Darwen Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Office@lowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk.
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