HEADTEACHER

Location

ST JOSEPH'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, HURST GREEN
Whalley Road , Hurst Green , Clitheroe , BB7 9QJ
Tel: 01254 826246
School website: www.st-josephs-hurstgreen.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 110

Information

The Governors of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green seek to appoint an exceptional Head Teacher for January 2026.

St Joseph’s is a small school of 110 pupils, ages 3-11, set in the beautiful Ribble Valley overlooking Pendle Hill.

Founded in 1686, St Joseph’s is one of eleven Jesuit schools in the UK and shares the vision of Jesuit education worldwide in promoting “living and learning for the greater glory of God and the common good.”

St Joseph's was graded "good" overall in the 2024 Ofsted inspection and "outstanding" for Personal Development.

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.

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 CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Proposed Interview Date:

15/07/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please call the office to make an appointment.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a word limit of 1,300.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 20th June 2025.
Please ensure you receive an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received.

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