Headteacher
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2LZ24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 March 2026
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: Full Time, Monday to Friday All Year Round, 52.143 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £73,105 and £80,655
Pay scale
- Leadership L15-L19
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher who will provide clear strategic direction and drive sustainable school improvement.
You will be passionate about high quality teaching and learning, committed to inclusion and determined to secure strong outcomes for all pupils. You will play a key role in strengthening the Christian distinctiveness of the school and building on the strong relationships with the parish, Diocese and local community.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL
Hold Qualified Teacher Status and have significant, successful leadership experience
Be an active member of a church aligned to Churches Together in England, the Evangelical Alliance, or the North West Gospel Partnership
Be passionate about the Christian distinctiveness of church schools
Be strategic, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
Be knowledgeable about safeguarding, SEND, inclusion and current national policy
Be skilled at building strong teams, coaching others and modelling professional standards
Communicate clearly and confidently with all stakeholders
Be resilient, positive and driven by moral purpose
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER
A caring, welcoming school community with engaged children and a supportive staff team
A culture of collaboration, where staff are motivated and professional development is encouraged
Opportunities to work with and learn from colleagues across the Trust
Central support from HR, School Improvement, Finance, Estates and IT, allowing you to focus on educational leadership
A Governing Committee and Trust team who are ambitious for the school and committed to your success
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to wellbeing support for you and your family
Perkbox employee benefits platform
Cycle to work scheme
Further information about the job
Do you have the vision, faith and leadership to guide St Luke and St Philip’s into its next chapter?
St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.
Guided by our vision:
“The family of St Luke and St Philip’s will ensure excellence is encouraged, minds are opened, diversity is embraced, respect is expected and talents are nurtured under the umbrella of God’s love.”
We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.
We are proud of our caring ethos, our committed staff team and our positive relationships with families and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build on the school’s strengths and lead the next phase of development.
We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who are ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you are currently a Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher or an established senior leader with a proven record of impact, this role offers the opportunity to lead a distinctive Church of England school supported by a strong and collaborative Trust.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the strategic direction of the school, underpinned by a clear Christian vision
Work closely with the Trust and Governing Committee to deliver sustainable school improvement
Oversee the quality of education, with a strong focus on curriculum development and teaching
Embed high standards of behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding
Maintain and strengthen the Christian distinctiveness of the school, including collective worship and Religious Education
Build positive relationships with families, the parish, the Diocese and the wider community
Manage resources effectively, ensuring efficiency, compliance and impact
Support the professional development and wellbeing of all staff
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 204 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- louise.gregson@cidari.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01254 958888
We believe that our school is a very special place for children to learn and we are always very pleased that parents choose our school as the place for their children to embark on the next stages of development and growth.
St Luke and St Philip’s converted from a Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School to an Academy in May 2014. We are now a member of the Cidari Multi Academy Trust.
Our school provides a grounding in the Christian faith for all its children with emphasis on collective worship as part of its daily life. Christian values are built into the ethos and teaching of our school with the support of all Governors and staff for its Christian foundation. We also seek to encourage an understanding and respect for other world faiths.
Arranging a visit to St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.gregson@cidari.co.uk.
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