Headteacher

St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY2 0AJ

12 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 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: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Between £70,293.00 and £81,441.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Directors of the Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust and the Governors of St. Bernadette’s are looking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher from September 2025. We are looking for an individual to nurture and inspire our children to be the best they can be. Our vision is to provide a Catholic education based on the gospel values in an environment which celebrates achievement - valuing, inspiring and challenging all children.

The Trust’s mission statement: Belong, Engage, Become.

Here at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary school, we place Christ at the center of all thoughts and actions. We strive to serve, challenge, guide and inspire our children to grow in His image.

We work tirelessly to establish and maintain an effective partnership with parents and our school is proud of the strong links that we have with the parish community.

All our staff are passionate about developing the skills of our young people and providing them with wonderful learning opportunities so they are able to thrive, reaching their full potential.

This is a fabulous opportunity to lead a strong Catholic primary school at an exciting point on its journey. Your leadership skills will focus on both the Catholic life of the school and continuing to improve the standards of teaching, learning and the curriculum.

The successful candidate will:
• Be a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment.
• Be a confident and visible leader with a clear vision.
• Be passionate about ensuring that each pupil fulfils their unique potential.
• Have the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, school, parish and Trust.
• Place safeguarding at the heart of the school.

Please refer to the application pack for the job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th March 2025
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 12th March 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 26th / Thursday 27th March 2025

Post Details:
Salary: Leadership Scale L15 to L21
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Required: 1st September 2025

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• Fantastic children who are keen to learn.
• Dedicated staff who are committed to supporting the pupils and their families.
• Support from the central team and headteacher colleagues within the Trust family of schools.
• High-quality professional development.
• A highly supportive local governing body and Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.