HEADTEACHER

Location

ST MARY MAGDALENE'S ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Wellfield Drive , Burnley , Lancashire , BB12 0JD
Tel: 01282 436880
School website: smmrcburnley.school
Roll: 195

Information

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational leader for our ambitious school, which is part of Romero Catholic Academy Trust. We wish to appoint a practising Catholic Headteacher with a strong personal faith and the vision and leadership to build and develop our school.

At Romero CAT, we are guided by the teachings of St Oscar Romero and our values of Faith, Service, Aspiration and Collaboration are at the heart of all that we do. We are looking for a leader who shares these values and who will work with us to provide outstanding Catholic education across our family of schools. 

Please see the recruitment pack for more details. 

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.

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.

More Information can be found at https://www.smmrcburnley.school

Proposed Interview Date:

29/09/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you feel you have the right skills and attributes we are looking for, then we will be delighted to hear from you. If you would like to arrange a conversation with CEO, Katy Cox, please contact
careers@romerocat.com . Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 436880 or enquiries@st-marymagdalenesrc.lancs.sch.uk .

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application Form attached. . Completed applications, faith references and associated documentation should be returned to the
HR department via e-mail: careers@romerocat.com before the closing date.

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