HEADTEACHER

Location

BURNLEY ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Woodgrove Road , Burnley , Lancashire , BB11 3EJ
Tel: 01282 427848
School website: www.ststephensburnley.com
Roll: 205

Information

The governors, staff and pupils of St. Stephen’s Primary School are seeking to appoint a new headteacher who will provide us with outstanding leadership as our school takes its next step on its journey. Our new headteacher will be able to inspire and motivate our school community, lead with integrity, and embrace innovation to raise standards further. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, a strategic thinker, and a collaborative leader who values and champions the contributions of all stakeholders with a strong Christian faith.

Governors are seeking someone who:

Is committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of children and staff

Will embrace and champion our Christian ethos

Who will have a strong commitment to working in partnership with parents, community, and parish

Will lead the school to ensure all children flourish educationally and socially

Is committed to excellence and learning

We can offer the successful candidate:

Colleagues who are hardworking, supportive of one another and committed to ensuring that every child flourishes and that their safety and wellbeing is a priority

Highly supportive governors who have a wide range of skills with which to support the new headteacher

An attractive and well-maintained school environment

A commitment to providing the new headteacher with excellent opportunities for further career development

A school with a sound financial footing

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches

Proposed Interview dates: 25th and 26th September 2025

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:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Informal visits to the school are welcome - please contact the school on 01282 427848 to arrange and one of the team will be delighted to show you round and ask any questions you may have.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a page limit of 4. Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on 5th September 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.