Headteacher
Strike Lane Primary School, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 1HR32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
19 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,368.00 - £78,702.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Range L11-L18
Headteacher job summary
Lead with vision. Inspire our community. Shape the future.
Are you an inspirational, values-driven leader with the vision, warmth and determination to make a real difference? Strike Lane Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Headteacher to lead our school community with passion, integrity and ambition.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and committed leader to build on our strengths, champion high aspirations for every child, and foster a culture where pupils, staff and families feel valued, supported and inspired.
At Strike Lane Primary School, we believe that every child deserves rich opportunities and experiences, within a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious environment. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of our strong sense of community, positive relationships and commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
About the Role
As our new Headteacher, you will:
Provide clear, strategic leadership and direction for the school
Inspire and motivate pupils, staff and the wider school community
Ensure high standards of teaching, learning and curriculum
Promote an inclusive culture where all children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally
Work in close partnership with parents, governors and external partners
Lead with integrity, warmth and high expectations
If you are an ambitious, compassionate and forward-thinking leader who believes every child can succeed, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal tours of the school (with the Headteacher and Trust Director of Primary Education): Friday 30th January 2026 at 2pm, Friday 6th February at 2pm, Thursday 12th February at 1:30 pm. Please contact the school office on 01772 632724 to book your session.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please complete our online application form in full, along with a personal statement to support your application, outlining the relevant experience you can bring to Endeavour Learning Trust.
Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 20th February 2026
Shortlisting will take place on 25th February 2026. Interviews are to be held on 10th & 11th March 2026.
Candidates should ensure that they and their referees are easily contactable, with the correct phone number and email address and able to reply promptly if references are requested.
SAFEGUARDING
Endeavour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Further information about the job
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Strike Lane Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Strike Lane Primary School website
School location
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