HEADTEACHER

Grade:
Leadership Pay Scale L11 - L18

Salary: £66368 to £ 78702

Term:
Full Time

Employment Type:

Permanent

Required from 13/04/2026 or September for the right candidate

Closing Date: 12 noon 09/02/2026

KIRKLAND & CATTERALL ST HELEN'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, The Green, Churchtown, Garstang, Preston, PR3 0HS

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This appointment follows the departure of our current Headteacher, who has recently accepted a prestigious new role. We are looking for a dynamic leader, with proven leadership skills, who will continue to build on our strong Christian foundation and our well-established reputation for excellence in education, care and community.

Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's is located in Churchtown, just outside Garstang, with a Governor-led term-time only nursery.

• Be a committed Christian who will uphold and develop our distinctive Christian vision and values.
• Drive forward teaching and learning so that all of our children reach their full potential.
• Have a clear commitment to the development of the whole child, working to raise aspirations and develop a love of learning.
• Demonstrate resilience when dealing with an ever-changing educational landscape.
• Be able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure every child flourishes academically, socially and spiritually.

• Friendly, happy children, who are keen to learn and who are proud of their school and their community.
• A strong, supportive and forward-thinking governing board who are committed to your success.
• A talented, dedicated and caring staff team with the children’s best interests at heart.
• Strong and effective partnerships with parents, carers, parish and wider community.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and wellbeing to ensure your success as a leader.

Closing Date:
February 9th 2026, 12pm

Shortlisting Date:
February 11th 2026

Proposed Interview Date:
February 24th 2026 with pre-visit on February 23rd 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. If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

Please note CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form and submit it by 12 noon on 9 February 2026.

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