SENIOR TEACHER

Location

ST WULSTAN'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, GREAT HARWOOD
Rushton Street , Great Harwood , Blackburn , BB6 7JQ
Tel: 01254 884533
School website: www.stwulstans.co.uk
Roll: 144

Information

‘Believe to Achieve: Love God, Love Learning, Love One Another.’ 

Are you passionate about Primary education and children having the best start to their education? 

Are you the kind of leader that children respect because you have the highest of standards and you never waiver from them?

Do you have experience building excellent relationships with families to ensure a partnership that supports every child? 

Are you ready to see what is truly possible when you work in a strong team with a shared vision?

As a Catholic School, we seek to live out the values of Jesus Christ and recognise that every child is unique and is created in the image of God. We are looking for a passionate, driven Senior Teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team and help to deliver exceptional outcomes for all children.

We are looking for someone who: 

• is committed to continuous improvement
• is able to drive whole school areas of growth
• can support and further develop all aspects of teaching and learning
• is an exceptional leader, who has consistent high expectations
• is able to work effectively in collaboration with families, multi-agencies and the community
• is able to lead, support and empower our staff team
• is an enthusiastic and motivational leader

We can offer you:

• an exceptional school which is truly very special in so many ways
• an opportunity to be part of the exciting next phase of our continual growth
• a strong commitment to professional development and individual growth
• an experienced and welcoming Senior Leadership Team
• an energetic and forward-thinking staff team
• amazing pupils and a whole school community who share the same vision and values

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

More Information can be found at www.st.wulstans.co.uk

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

06/10/2026 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school. Please email Fiona Hadfield, Headteacher, to arrange a visit head@st-wulstans-greatharwood.lancs.sch.uk or 01254 884544

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

The Headteacher c/o the School. Application Forms to be return to head@st-wulstans-greatharwood.lancs.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.