HEADTEACHER VACANCY

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School

Salary L15-21

Full time, permanent post

Start date 01/09/2026

Location

St Catherine’s ’s Catholic Primary School, 

Moss Lane, Farington, Leyland, Preston, Lancashire. PR25 4SJ

Telephone 01772 423767

School website: www.st-catherines.lancs.sch.uk

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Information

St Catherine’s is a one form entry school (age 4-11) under the trusteeship of the Archdiocese of Liverpool. St Catherines’s is a thriving school situated in a leafy road minutes away from the M6.  It embodies the Catholic faith and way of life in everything it does and is a happy, friendly school. We pride ourselves on our successes in all aspects of school life both in our work and in our play.

Following the promotion of our current Headteacher, the governing body  wish to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and reflective leader.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Catholic who can show commitment to maintaining our Catholic ethos. We are seeking a leader who is dynamic, forward thinking and can further drive and improve the existing high standards of the school.

‘Leaders have been resolute in designing a well-organised and ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND.’  OFTSED - 23^rd May 2023 - GOOD

Our reputation is strong, and the school community supports the vision and Catholic ethos of the school. This is a great opportunity for a committed and effective leader to make a significant impact at a school which places children at the centre of all that is does.

 The Governors are looking for:

• A committed and practising Catholic who demonstrates a strong faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school
• A leader who puts children at the centre of their own learning and who encourages them to be confident and strive for excellence in all they do
• A person who values all children as unique individuals, ensuring that they develop resilience and are able to achieve their full potential
• A leader who values, nurtures, encourages staff wellbeing and relationships
• An individual who is enthusiastic, resilient, innovative, creative and forward-thinking 
• A Headteacher who will continue to maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, parents and carers, parish, Archdiocese and the wider community
• An inclusive leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the school community through excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A leader who is open to new ideas and a willingness to build on the existing excellence in our school
• An exemplary role model who can communicate their faith through their care and love of our children
• A leader who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, staff and the wider school community.
• An inspirational leader who promotes aspiration and ambition for every member of our staff school team. 

We can offer the successful candidate: 

 A happy, nurturing and secure environment underpinned by a Catholic ethos built on the teachings of Christ

• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and an absolute pleasure to teach.
• Dedicated, creative, enthusiastic and hardworking staff, embedded with a strong culture  of support and teamwork
• An experienced, committed and supportive Governing Body
• Parents who are supportive and committed to their child’s education.
• A commitment to your wellbeing and full support for your continuous professional development
• The opportunity to take a school which is at the heart of its community even further and develop the staff, curriculum and pupils to their highest potential

Please download documents from the vacancies section on our school website, LCC Job Applications Website and Liverpool Diocese Vacancies Website.  

Completed applications should be marked for the attention of Mrs E McNamara and emailed directly to email bursar@st-catherines.lancs.sch.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, staff and the wider school community. All staff and volunteers to adhere to this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Section Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. The school’s safeguarding policies can be accessed on the school website.

Following shortlisting, we will carry out an online search as part of due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office directly  -  01772 423767 email - bursar@st-catherines.lancs.sch.uk

 Closing date:  23rd March noon

Shortlisting:    30th March

Interviews:      23rd and 24th April