Headteacher

Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 0JS

28 days remaining to apply

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

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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: L11 - L18

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our new Headteacher will:

Provide courageous, inspiring leadership under our mission statement to enable us to reach new heights and our full potential.

Continue to make learning a joyful experience for every child.
Value every child and strive to ensure that both pupils and staff have high aspirations for achievement.
Be a positive role model, with the ability to motivate children and staff alike, inspiring all to reach their full potential.
Continue the well-established strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the local community.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

Enthusiastic, hardworking and well-behaved children.
An experienced and supportive staff team.
A committed and energetic Governing Body who will wholeheartedly support you and your professional development.
An active Parents and Friends organisation who contribute positively to the school community.
Well established and effective collaborative working relationship with the Local Authority, Blackburn Diocese, St. John’s Church.

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.