Headteacher

Vacancy Summary

Headteacher

Salary: L18-L24 

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent 

Required for: September 2026 

The Governors of Low Moor C of E Primary school are excited to appoint a inspiring and compassionate leader for our school. Governors, staff and pupils are seeking an ambitious and committed leader who will lead and develop our school to ensure all pupils and staff continue to ‘Learn Together and Grow in God’s Love’. 

Vacancy Information

We are looking to appoint a leader who can demonstrate:

• Outstanding leadership knowledge and skills
• A clear and compelling vision for enriching our distinctive Christian ethos
• A passion for raising educational standards and securing excellent outcomes for all pupils
• A commitment to strengthening our well‑established partnerships with families, the community, and local churches

In return we will offer you:

• Hard working staff who committed to provide the best for our pupils to achieve their potential and become well rounded individuals
• An inspiring curriculum aligned to our school’s vision and Christian values
• A balanced budget and recent strong inspection outcomes; and
• A governing board fully committed to your professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please note that all visits will be informal and will not be part of the selection process, nor will they have any bearing on our shortlisting, interview, selection, and recruitment process.

Please contact the school office on 01274 600797 if you would like to arrange a visit.

Closing Date: 12 noon, 9 March 2026

Shortlisting Date: 13 March 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 and Thursday 19 March 2026

Please note that CVs are not accepted 

We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references and an online search will be carried out at shortlisting. We are also an equal opportunities employer and welcome
applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Thank you for your interest in our role of Headteacher, we look forward to receiving your application.

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