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Ref 196413
Grade Leadership Group L9 - L16
Salary £60644 to £ 72162 
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Permanent
Required From 1st January 2026 or sooner if possible 
Closing Date 12 noon 04/06/2025
Location
SKELMERSDALE CROW ORCHARD PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Lane , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 8QG
Tel: 01695 724046
School website: www.croworchard.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 116
Information
Due to our current headteacher securing promotion to a larger primary school, the children, staff, and governors of Crow Orchard Primary School are seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational Headteacher with the creativity, enthusiasm, and ambition to lead our school onto the next stage of its journey. Our new headteacher will ensure the best possible experiences and outcomes for every child where their love of learning provides a strong foundation for their future. Crow Orchard is an established school in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, where every child is supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. The school is part of a caring community with children strongly supported by parents and carers who absolutely want the best for them.

If you choose to join our family, we can offer you:
• A welcoming, friendly environment with happy, creative children who demonstrate our school values of kindness, curiosity, creativity, courage, proud, honesty, aspire and resilience.
• An excellent team of creative, hard-working, and experienced teachers who work in close partnership with our dedicated support staff striving to raise standards in the classroom and beyond.
• A highly supportive Governing Body fully committed to the ongoing development of the whole school.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development.

Interview dates - 27th and 30th June 2025
Proposed Interview Date:
27/06/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like to arrange a visit please contact Mrs Rachel Jacobsen in the school office on 01695 724046

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 4th June 2025.

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