Headteacher

Garstang Community Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 1HT

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

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
• Full-time equivalent salary: £69536 to £82654
• Pay scale: L13-L20

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspirational and dedicated leader with vision and energy to build on our many strengths and lead our school forward. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and will be committed to working with the whole school community with compassion and care. Garstang Community Primary School is a one-form entry school, with a recently opened Governor-Led term-time nursery for 2–4-year-olds. The school is situated in the growing market town of Garstang, between Preston and Lancaster.

Our new Head Teacher will:

• Be passionate about providing the highest standards of education for every pupil.

• Care for and nurture our whole school family, recognising and celebrating the individuality of children and staff.• Be ambitious and lead by example.

• Welcome and foster partnerships with parents and the wider community.• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and families.In return we offer:

• A welcoming, vibrant school community in a beautiful, spacious setting

• Well-behaved, enthusiastic, caring children who are eager to learn.

• A dedicated and experienced team of staff who are committed to providing the best opportunities for all children.

• A forward-thinking, involved, and supportive Governing Body

• A strong commitment to your professional development and wellbeing

If you share our vision and values and feel that this is the right opportunity for you, we warmly encourage you to come and visit our wonderful school. Our current Head Teacher will be offering tours to prospective candidates on these dates: Tuesday 16th December at 10 am; Thursday 8th January at 4.30 pm; Monday 12th January at 1.30 pm. Please contact the Bursar, Mrs Yvonne Robinson (bursar@garstang.lancs.sch.uk or 01995 603622) if you would like to join one of these tours.

The interview date is 12th February 2026 (with pre-interview visit 11th February 2026)

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Proposed Interview Date:12/02/2026

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, vibrant school community in a beautiful, spacious setting

• Well-behaved, enthusiastic, caring children who are eager to learn.

• A dedicated and experienced team of staff who are committed to providing the best opportunities for all children.

• A forward-thinking, involved, and supportive Governing Body

• A strong commitment to your professional development and wellbeing

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.

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.

About Garstang Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Garstang Community Primary School website
• Email address: bursar@garstang.lancs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01995603622
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/garstang-community-primary-school

Primary School located midway between Preston and Lancaster.

Arranging a visit to Garstang Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@garstang.lancs.sch.uk.

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