HEADTEACHER

Location

ST TERESA'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, PRESTON Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire

Tel: 01772 797397
School website: www.st-teresas-pri.lancs.sch.uk

Information

About Us

Welcome to St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School: a happy, vibrant, and nurturing learning community. As a caring Catholic school, we offer a welcoming environment where each child's uniqueness is valued and celebrated. At the heart of our school is Christ, and our daily life is rooted in our Mission Statement: Live, love and learn!

Our Vacancy

Following the departure of our Headteacher, we are looking to employ an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Headteacher, who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all.

We are seeking a Headteacher who:
• Is a practising Catholic, committed to the teachings of the Catholic church
• Has excellent, interpersonal skills and an ability to lead, motivate and inspire
• Will continue to raise aspirations of all our children
• Has proven leadership skills and can advance our high-quality teaching and learning
• Is a strategic thinker who will continue to implement our vision and development plan to inspire our children
• Is committed to building on the relationships already established with our parents, parish, community and Trust
• Is able to demonstrate a high level of experience and involvement in the leadership of safeguarding and a commitment to going to DSL training.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 14th September 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd September 2026

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 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact the school on 01772 79739 to make arrangements.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Please click here to apply for this vacancy.

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