HEADTEACHER

Location

HOLME SLACK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Manor House Lane , Preston , Lancashire , PR1 6HP
Tel: 01772 795257
School website: www.holmeslackprimary.co.uk
Roll: 195

Information

Following the retirement of our long-standing and highly valued Headteacher, we are seeking an individual who can lead our school forward with confidence, clarity and creativity and who will help shape the next chapter of our journey.

Holme Slack is a warm and welcoming school, deeply rooted in its community. Our children are enthusiastic, kind and curious and our staff are dedicated, nurturing and committed. We pride ourselves on providing an environment in which children thrive both academically and personally. Our mission, “Our children can achieve,” underpins everything we do.

The successful candidate will bring the vision, leadership and commitment required to maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning. They will understand that children flourish in an environment built on care, encouragement and mutual respect and will work in close partnership with governors, staff, parents and the wider community.

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:

22/09/2026 

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you would like further information, or wish to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 01772 795257

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 pages A4, font size 12.
Please send completed applications to schoolsrecruitment@lancashire.gov.uk by 12 noon on
09 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.