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Assistant Headteacher

St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood, Great Harwood, Lancashire, BB6 7JQ

31 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 January 2026

Job details

Job role: Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: L1 - L6

What skills and experience we're looking for

See person specification and job description.

What the school offers its staff

‘Believe to Achieve: Love God, Love Learning, Love One Another.’

Are you passionate about Primary education and children having the best start to their education?

Are you the kind of leader that children respect because you have the highest of standards and you never waiver from them?

Do you have experience building excellent relationships with families to ensure a partnership that supports every child?

Are you ready to see what is truly possible when you work in a strong team with a shared vision?

As a Catholic School, we seek to live out the values of Jesus Christ and recognise that every child is unique and is created in the image of God. We are looking for a passionate, driven Assistant Headteacherto join ourSenior Leadership Team and help to deliver exceptional outcomes for all children.

Why St. Wulstan's RC Primary School?

Be part of an exceptional school that is truly very special in so many ways
Experience the joy of working in a smaller than average school where you can make a significant impact
Enjoy the variety and challenge where no two days are the same
Benefit from regular, dedicated leadership time to support your role
Join a nurturing and inclusive environment dedicated to the growth of every individual
Take advantage of a strong commitment to professional development and personal growth
Work alongside an experienced and welcoming Senior Leadership Team
Lead and inspire amazing pupils and a whole school community who share the same vision and values
Play a key role in the exciting next phase of our continual growth

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.