Headteacher
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3UG16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
5 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- 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
Following a recent successful Ofsted inspection, the outcomes of which are due to be published shortly and of which we are immensely proud, together with our 2025 Religious Education Inspection where many aspects of our Catholic life and mission were celebrated as outstanding, we are looking for a Head Teacher who will build on these strong foundations and lead our community with faith, vision and ambition.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who will place Christ at the centre of school life, uphold and further develop our strong Catholic ethos, and inspire children and staff to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be a nurturing and compassionate leader, committed to the wellbeing of every member of the school community, while maintaining high expectations for achievement, teaching and learning.
They will have the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, families, governors, the parish and the wider community, recognising that partnership is central to the success of our school. They will be passionate about providing the very best opportunities for all children and ensuring that every child is valued, supported and encouraged to become the best they can be.
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic leader who can celebrate and build upon our existing successes while confidently leading the school forward, embracing new opportunities and ensuring that Our Lady's continues to flourish as a caring, inclusive and ambitious Catholic school family.
Further information about the job
The Governors of Our Lady's Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dedicated and faith-filled Head Teacher to lead our nurturing Catholic school into its next chapter.
At the heart of our school is our mission:
"Our Lady's School is a caring family where, with Jesus in our hearts, we value everyone and encourage them to be the best that they can be."
To apply please complete the attached application form and return to schoolhrteam@blackburn.gov.uk
The application form must be fully completed and legible. The supporting statement should be clear,conciseand related to the specific post. No more than 1300 words(+/-10%). Please do notsubmitaCV.
Our LadyorPerpetual Succour RC Primary Schoolis 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
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 177 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@olps.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 59420
Our Lady’s is a fantastic Primary school located in Blackburn, Lancashire.
The school’s Catholic identity permeates all aspects of school life, and our values underpin our whole curriculum. We are a welcoming school community and have close links with our Parish and parents.
We are a school that received a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement in 2022 and an Outstanding in Catholic section 48 inspection in 2017.
Arranging a visit to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@olps.blackburn.sch.uk.
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