HEADTEACHER

Location

WEST STREET COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tel: 01282 865840
School website: www.west-street.org
Roll: 176

Information

The pupils, staff and governors of West Street Community Primary School and Nursery are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate and engaged Head Teacher.

West Street is a vibrant, warm and welcoming school at the centre of the community where our children are at the forefront of everything we do. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing and caring place for our children to thrive and develop as individuals. We celebrate diversity and inclusion.

What we can offer…
• Happy, confident and enthusiastic children
• Dedicated, caring and hard-working teachers
• Skilled teaching assistants in every class
• Supportive governing body
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children

What are we looking for?
• Someone up for a challenge!
• Someone approachable
• Someone who sees the potential of our pupils and has high expectations
• Someone who can inspire
• Someone who promotes inclusion
• Someone who will work collaboratively
• Someone who can build strong relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community
• Someone dedicated to staff well being
• Someone with a thorough understanding of how all children learn
• Someone with a sense of humour!

As Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by working alongside pupils, staff, governors and families to define and deliver an ambitious vision for the future of West Street.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a school on an improvement journey and help mould a clear vision for the future. We are looking for a leader who is passionate about securing excellent outcomes for all pupils and who is excited by the opportunity to drive meaningful and sustainable improvement.

You will be supported by a dedicated governing body that recognises its role in school improvement and is committed to providing strategic leadership, encouragement and challenge as we move forward together.

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:

30/09/2026 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you feel you would be able to make a difference, inspire and motivate children to be the best they can be, then we look forward to welcoming you to come and visit the school and hopefully applying for the position.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on
11 September 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.