Headteacher

Ashworth Nursery School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1QU

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership Group 1, Points 6-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is dedicated to continuing to raise standards in our safe, supportive and inclusive school where high standards and expectations through excellent and inspirational teaching, learning and assessment is provided for every child.

• Will value and develop the strengths and skills of our staff.

• Has professional dedication, commitment and resilience and relishes a challenge.

• Has a clear vision and rationale for behaviour management that is compatible with our extremely effective approach and standards across the school community.

• Adopts our vision, ethos, values

What the school offers its staff

• delightful, well-behaved children who are inspired to learn in exciting and creative ways.

• An enthusiastic and talented staff team who go the extra mile to make Ashworth Nursery School a great place to be, who motivate pupils to promote independence and a love of learning.

• A whole school community committed to our vision, values and mission, with a climate where excellence is the standard.

• A challenging and stimulating place to work.

• A commitment to your professional development.

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.

Ashworth Nursery School

Addison Close, Blackburn BB1 1QU

Job Title: Headteacher

Grade/Salary: Leadership Group 1, Points 6-12, £58,569 to £67,898 per annum

Contract Terms: Full time

Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th October 2026

The school community of Ashworth Nursery School are seeking to appoint an inspirational leader following the retirement of an extremely successful headteacher, at an exciting point in the development of the school. The governors will look to the new headteacher to build on what has made, and continues to make, Ashworth Nursery School successful and distinctive, whilst at the same time developing a robust strategy for the future.

We are looking for a headteacher who will demonstrate personal, visible and accessible leadership and build on strong foundations that will inspire the continued momentum and ambition for the school. The successful candidate will embrace our clear vision and values and bring inspirational drive and ambition for continual improvement that is demonstrated through improved outcomes for our children.

The best way to learn more about us is by coming to see us, our school and our enthusiastic and creative children who would be happy to show you around. For further details or to arrange a visit please contact the school office via telephone: 01254 263312 or email: office@ashworth.blackburn.sch.uk

The form must be fully completed and legible. The supporting statement should be clear, concise and related to the specific post. No more than 1500 words. Please do not submit a CV.

Ashworth Nursery 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, will be subject to receipt of suitable references, and qualifications and identity checks.

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.

Additional documents

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

HEADTEACHER RECRUITMENT PACK - ASHWORTH NURSERY.pdf - 312 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ashworth Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 4
• Education phase: Nursery
• Size: 71 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 4
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ashworth Nursery School website
• Email address: schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk
• Phone number: 01254 263312
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ashworth-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Ashworth Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk.

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