HEADTEACHER

Location

LONGRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
Preston Road , Longridge , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 3AR
Tel: 01772 782316
School website: www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 810

Information

HEADTEACHER – Longridge High School
Location: Longridge, Preston
Salary: Group 6, Range L24 – L30
Start Date: September 2026

The Bay Learning Trust is seeking an inspiring leader to take on the role of Headteacher. This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of a school with a strong commitment to inclusion, achievement, and personal growth.

At Longridge High School we believe our pupils deserve the very best – ‘Excellence and ambition from all, for all.’  If you are an inspirational and enthusiastic leader who is committed to achieving the very best outcomes from pupils of all levels and ability, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Longridge High School is situated on the outskirts of Longridge, a small manufacturing and market town between Preston and the Ribble Valley. We have 50+ teaching staff and approximately 830 pupils. The school serves the local community and has a large catchment area encompassing neighbouring villages, a large rural district, and urban areas of Preston.  The school was originally built in 1959, with additional accommodation added in subsequent years.  School facilities have been continuously updated and refurbished and the school now has a purpose built teaching block to take on additional pupil numbers.

As a school, we are ambitious for all our young people in all areas of school life. We are passionate about and committed to the belief that every young person deserves an excellent education. As such, we aim to provide excellent all round learning experiences, both in the classroom and beyond, for every pupil, allowing them to thrive and develop in a supportive, secure, and challenging environment where they can enjoy, aspire, and achieve. We prepare every young person for life through a consistent approach to excellent behaviour, good manners, and hard work, embodied in our school’s core values ‘Respect, Learn, Grow, Together.’ This shared set of values is quantified in improving exam results in many areas, which support the hard work and determination of all at Longridge High School. 

For a confidential conversation or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Caroline Wilson at recruitment@baylearningtrust.com.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025

Interview Dates: Wednesday 5th November and Thursday 6th November 2025  

The Bay Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2025. We follow a rigorous selection process to meet this responsibility.

The Bay Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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. 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.

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

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

www.lhs.lancs.sch.uk
Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: recruitment@baylearningtrust.com

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