Deputy Headteacher
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5NX20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L5 - L9
What skills and experience we're looking for
* A deep faith commitment evidenced by regular involvement within a recognised church;
* Experience of successful middle leadership, having led whole-school initiatives, supported staff effectively and worked positively with parents and carers;
* Proven excellence in teaching within the primary phases and having knowledge of teaching and learning in all three key stages;
* Evidence of the ability to promote inclusion to meet the needs of all our pupils;
* The ability to deal effectively and positively with a range of pupil behaviours;
* The skills to be a leader of learning: demonstrating, promoting and encouraging outstanding classroom practice
What the school offers its staff
* A hard-working and committed staff who work together as a supportive and caring team;
* Lovely children who behave well, who care for each other and want to learn their best;
* A governing board which is dedicated to school improvement and ensuring that every child receives the best possible education and experiences;
* A lovely school environment, awash with nature and outdoor opportunities for learning and playing;
* Parents and carers who trust us with their children and know we do our best with them everyday;
* A leadership team with a commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
Further information about the job
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.
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 Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School website
- Email address
- DHTapplication@stfrancis.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 201419
St. Francis Church of England Primary (or Livesey St. Francis CE Primary School to give it its formal title), is a one-form entry school just outside Blackburn in the parish of Feniscliife.
Our school is situated next to the Leeds-Liverpool canal and we have extensive playing fields which have been utilised to deliver the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme.
At St Francis CE Primary, our church school family is inspired to learn earnestly, care deeply, grow boldly, and find joy in the journey. Every day, our children live out these values through kindness, respect, and a love of learning.
We are really proud of the sense of community and the 'family atmosphere' that we have cultivated in which everybody is given the opportunity to flourish and to aspire to be their best.
We are proud that our children take on important leadership roles voted for by their peers. These roles help them develop responsibility, respect for others, and an understanding of democracy. Our pupils play a vital part in shaping the life of St Francis and show outstanding behaviour every day.
At our school, we provide a carefully designed curriculum that builds strong foundations from early years through to Year 6. Our teachers are committed to ensuring every child, including those with SEND, makes meaningful connections in their learning and achieves well. We continuously support our team to deliver the best education possible.
Our children at St Francis CE Primary learn about diversity, respect, and being good citizens. They actively raise funds for local and global charities and celebrate individuality as a positive part of British society. We are proud to prepare our children for life in a diverse and democratic community.
Arranging a visit to Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email DHTapplication@stfrancis.blackburn.sch.uk.
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