Head Teacher

Position: Head Teacher (Permanent)
Head Teacher

Bolton, Lancashire
Salary:
Up to £120,000 per annum
Full-Time | Permanent

Ribble Recruitment is supporting a leading education provider in the recruitment of an experienced and visionary Head Teacher for a well-established school in Preston. Ribble Recruitment is assisting with candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an accomplished education professional with a strong track record of school leadership, improvement delivery, and creating positive educational environments where both pupils and staff can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the school

* Establish and deliver a clear vision, ethos, and direction for the school community

* Drive continuous improvement in teaching standards, pupil attainment, and Ofsted outcomes

* Lead, motivate, and develop senior leaders, teaching staff, and support teams

* Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, statutory education requirements, and regulatory standards

* Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability

* Maintain strong relationships with governors, parents, local authorities, and external stakeholders

* Foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture for staff and pupils

Requirements

* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential

* Significant senior leadership experience within a UK school (Deputy Head, Assistant Head, or Head Teacher level)

* Proven track record of school improvement and leadership impact

* Strong knowledge of Ofsted framework, safeguarding, and statutory education requirements

* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

* Experience managing budgets and strategic planning

* Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead diverse teams

Desirable

* National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) or equivalent

* Experience leading through Ofsted inspections

* Experience with in similar school setting (primary, secondary, or specialist)

What’s on Offer

* Salary up to £120,000 per annum

* Opportunity to lead and shape the future of an established school

* Strong support from governing body and wider organisation

* Excellent professional development opportunities

* Long-term leadership opportunity with real strategic influence

Recruitment Process

Ribble Recruitment is assisting the hiring organisation by managing candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role in confidence before submission