HEADTEACHER

Pay and Hours

Grade Leadership Pay Scale L10 - L17
Salary £64,691 to £76,772
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Permanent
Required From 01/09/2026
Closing Date 12 noon 20/03/2026

Poulton-le-sands Church Of England Primary School
Church Street, Morecambe, LA4 5QA

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Poulton Le Sands CofE Primary School, Morecambe
Are you ready to let your light shine brightly for others to see? Following the retirement of the postholder, the governors are excited to appoint a new Headteacher. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a vibrant, dynamic team that places the well-being of every individual at the heart of its work. You will collaborate with a dedicated governing body to continue the school's journey of success, while responding to the diverse needs of our community.

• Is passionate about education and its transformative power
• Wants to develop as a visionary leader, guiding a strong senior leadership team within a Christian school
• Can inspire and influence pupils through their faith, enriching their lives both in school and beyond
• Puts the welfare and safeguarding of children at the forefront of everything they do
• Is bold and innovative, advancing the school as a leading provider of high-quality education
• Is creative and supportive, encouraging others to embrace change and seize new opportunities
• Approaches every challenge with a positive outlook and is eager to contribute to a highly rewarding and inspiring environment
• Is excited to work collaboratively, striving for excellence every step of the way
• If your "light shines brightly" and you are driven to achieve even greater things, we would love to hear from you!

• Friendly, motivated children, family and staff
• A stimulating and inclusive environment where all can truly thrive
• A proactive governing body committed to continuous improvement
• Ample opportunities for both personal and professional development
• A fun, engaging, and supportive workplace culture
• Strong collaborative links with the adjacent parish church and local community.
• Interview Date 16/04/2026 & 17/04/2026. 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  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.

TBA

We warmly invite you to visit the school and experience it for yourself. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office,

Application form attached. Please send completed applications by 12 noon on 20th March 2026. Please ensure you receive an automated acknowledgement that your application has been received.