Headteacher

Headteacher

Full Time

Permanent

Leadership Pay Scale: L15 - L19

All Year Round, 52.143 weeks per year

Do you have the vision, faith and leadership to guide St Luke and St Philip’s into its next chapter?

St Luke and St Philip’s Church of England Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community. Rooted in strong Christian values and close links with the parish and Diocese, our school is a place where children are encouraged to flourish academically, spiritually and personally. Our Christian Values are Trust, Truth, Peace and Thankfulness are at the heart of all aspects of school life. Ofsted have reported our school as, “a small oasis in the middle of a socially deprived area”.

Guided by our vision:

“The family of St Luke and St Philip’s will ensure excellence is encouraged, minds are opened, diversity is embraced, respect is expected and talents are nurtured under the umbrella of God’s love.”

We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential.

We are proud of our caring ethos, our committed staff team and our positive relationships with families and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to build on the school’s strengths and lead the next phase of development.

We welcome applications from experienced senior leaders who are ready to take the next step in their career. Whether you are currently a Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher or an established senior leader with a proven record of impact, this role offers the opportunity to lead a distinctive Church of England school supported by a strong and collaborative Trust.

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher who will provide clear strategic direction and drive sustainable school improvement.

You will be passionate about high quality teaching and learning, committed to inclusion and determined to secure strong outcomes for all pupils. You will play a key role in strengthening the Christian distinctiveness of the school and building on the strong relationships with the parish, Diocese and local community.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A caring, welcoming school community with engaged children and a supportive staff team
• A culture of collaboration, where staff are motivated and professional development is encouraged
• Opportunities to work with and learn from colleagues across the Trust
• Central support from HR, School Improvement, Finance, Estates and IT, allowing you to focus on educational leadership
• A Governing Committee and Trust team who are ambitious for the school and committed to your success
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to wellbeing support for you and your family
• Perkbox employee benefits platform
• Cycle to work scheme

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the strategic direction of the school, underpinned by a clear Christian vision
• Work closely with the Trust and Governing Committee to deliver sustainable school improvement
• Oversee the quality of education, with a strong focus on curriculum development and teaching
• Embed high standards of behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding
• Maintain and strengthen the Christian distinctiveness of the school, including collective worship and Religious Education
• Build positive relationships with families, the parish, the Diocese and the wider community
• Manage resources effectively, ensuring efficiency, compliance and impact
• Support the professional development and wellbeing of all staff

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status and have significant, successful leadership experience
• Be an active member of a church aligned to Churches Together in England, the Evangelical Alliance, or the North West Gospel Partnership
• Be passionate about the Christian distinctiveness of church schools
• Be strategic, reflective and committed to continuous improvement
• Be knowledgeable about safeguarding, SEND, inclusion and current national policy
• Be skilled at building strong teams, coaching others and modelling professional standards
• Communicate clearly and confidently with all stakeholders
• Be resilient, positive and driven by moral purpose

Visits and Conversations

 You are strongly encouraged to visit the school or have an informal conversation with the current leadership team or central colleagues before applying.

Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 at 12pm

 Proposed interview date: Monday 20th April 2026

Please ensure all applications have been submitted via Gov website 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.