Headteacher

Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School, DARWEN, Lancashire, BB3 2BW

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Summer Term 2027

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • 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: Leadership Pay Spine, Group 2, Points 15-21, £73,105 to £83,860 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for you to have: 

• A proven track record of effective leadership and management of people and a commitment to working in partnership with governors, staff, parents/carers, other schools and the local community.
• The ability to nurture talent.
• The ability to sustain and build further on provision that led to a successful Ofsted inspection in May 2026.
• The ability to contribute to the vision and mission of St Peter’s Church of England Primary School within the school, the parish and the wider community. 

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• A caring, inclusive school community built on Christian values.
• A team of dedicated, hardworking staff and senior leaders.
• A highly supportive Governing Body.
• A welcoming and well maintained school.
• Strong links with Blackburn Diocese and the Local Authority.
• A commitment to continuing professional and spiritual development.
• 230 enthusiastic and engaged learners 

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.

The Governors of St Peter’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and forward thinking Headteacher, who has the skills and ability to drive our vision as a progressive primary school.

However, to truly get a feel for this fabulous school and to understand the real opportunity to build on its successes, a visit is highly recommended. To arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher, Susannah Burgess on 01254 701299 or email: office@stpetersdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk  

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to: undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, provide evidence of qualifications and be subject to identity checks. 

Recruitment and Selection Process 

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 12 November 2026.Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 November and Wednesday 25 November 2026. 

Shortlisted applicants will be expected to attend on both days and further details will be provided to candidates called to interview. Applicants will be advised by no later than 16 November 2026 if they are to be invited to interview. 

 Applications 

You should provide a full statement in support of your application. Please do not exceed 1500 words and please do not restate factual details already included elsewhere on the application form.   

Your completed application should be submitted to schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk  

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 3 November 2026 

If you would like to find out more about the school please visit our website: St. Peter's C of E Primary School

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HEADTEACHER RECRUITMENT PACK - ST PETERS CE (1).pdf - 934 KB (opens in new tab)

About Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 240 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: office@stpetersdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01254 701299
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/darwen-st-peter-s-church-of-england-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stpetersdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk.

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