HEADTEACHER

Location

ST MICHAEL'S-ON-WYRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hall Lane , St Michael's-on-Wyre , Preston , Lancashire , PR3 0UA
Tel: 01995 679268
School website: www.stmichaelsonwyreprimary.co.uk
Roll: 108

Information

St. Michael’s on Wyre Church of England Primary School is a warm, welcoming village school, deeply rooted in its community. Our children are enthusiastic, kind and curious; our staff dedicated and caring. With God at the centre of our life together, we offer an environment where children grow academically, personally and spiritually.

We believe that “Shining Brightly, Achieving Greatly, Cherishing Community" our core vision, rooted in Scripture, ensures that every member of our school grows in faith, love and wisdom. These values shape how we learn, how we treat one another and how we engage with our community.

We are seeking a Headteacher who will share our vision and lead our school with faith, integrity and compassion. The successful candidate will have the vision and commitment to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning, recognising that children flourish in an environment of care, encouragement and mutual respect. They will work in close partnership with the Governing Body, staff, church and local community to sustain and develop our distinctive Christian ethos, ensuring that faith and learning remain interwoven at the heart of school life.

This is an exciting moment to join us, to lead our school forward and to shape the next chapter in our journey. We look forward to receiving your application and to exploring the possibility of working together in Christian partnership for the benefit of our children and community.

St Michael's on Wyre Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to meet all safer recruitment requirements, as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education and other relevant legislation.

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:

08/07/2026 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like further information or wish to visit the school, please contact the School Office on 01995 679268 to arrange this.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. For supporting statements please note there is a page limit of 3 sides A4 Size 12 font.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on
25 June 2026.
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.