Headteacher

Nelson St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 0PY

2 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 February 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
Pay scale: L17 to L24

What skills and experience we're looking for

A worshipping Christian.
A proven track record of effective leadership and management of people and a commitment to working in partnership with governors, staff, parents, Church, other schools and the local community.
Someone who has the ability to enable others to flourish.
Someone who will contribute to the vision and mission of St Paul’s CE Primary School within the school, the parish and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

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 with easy transport access.
Strong links with Blackburn Diocese and the Local Authority.
A commitment to continuing professional and spiritual development.

Further details about the role

Please see the attached application pack for full details of this role.

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.