HEADTEACHER

Location

CATFORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Lane , Catforth , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 0HL
Tel: 01772 690451
School website: www.catforthprimary.co.uk
Roll: 104

Information

Headteacher Position at Catforth Primary School: Leading with Excellence, Well-being and a passion for learning.

At Catforth Primary School we strive to create a secure and stimulating learning environment where all members of the school community are inspired, nurtured and supported to reach to their full potential.

Our long-standing and successful headteacher will retire in December 2025. She has created a culture where our children enjoy learning, each other’s company and challenge; she has put the children at the heart of everything we do with a strong focus on engagement with nature and outdoor learning.

As we bid farewell to her, Catforth School seeks an outstanding and passionate leader. Your mission will be to provide stability and clear leadership during the period of initial change and ensure that the high standards and care for our children remains exceptional. Over time, we expect you to bring your personality and values to the role and to build and drive both a vision and mission that is shaped by you and your team, supported by a highly engaged governing board.

Our expectations:

• A commitment to excellence and learning.
• An innovative leader with excellent communication skills, who is able to inspire and who is committed to a creative curriculum that gives our children the best learning opportunities and skills they need for a fast-changing future.
• A passion for achieving the very best outcomes for all children.
• Inspirational and resilient leadership that builds a culture of growth and confidence across everyone in the school.
• A dedication building relationships with children, staff, families, governors and all other members of the school community and local area.
• Commitment to safeguarding and ensuring a safe and welcoming space for everyone who attends the school.

What we offer:

• A happy environment with team of skilled, dedicated and committed professional staff.
• The support of a strong and experienced governing board.
• A supportive and welcoming school family.
• A well-maintained school set in a peaceful rural location.
• A commitment to personal development and well-being.

What our staff are hoping for:

• A hard working, team player who is willing get stuck in and support along with maintaining a visible presence in school.
• Warm, positive and understanding with a good sense of humour.
• A kind, resilient and respectful leader who can motivate through positivity and energy.
• Someone who is proud to be part of the Catforth team and who can see the rich benefits of being a small village school.

Proposed Interview Date:

01/07/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

We would love to invite you to come and visit our school please call Jade Crosthwaite on 01772 690451 to arrange your visit.
Visits will take place on:
Wednesday 21st May at 2pm
Friday 23rd May at 10am
Wednesday 4th June at 4pm

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 9th 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.