Headteacher
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1ST |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9550ddb1-9fff-4c99-8c52-eb5635c2c770 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Number on Roll – 439.
Leadership Spine 17 (£76,772) – L24 (£91,158)
Required from 1st January, 2027.
The governors, staff and pupils of Hyndburn Park Primary School are seeking to appoint an effective and committed headteacher from January, 2027.
Our school is a fabulous place to work and we are looking for a leader who will sustain and build on the success of the school.
We are proud of our historic building (1906), most of which has been completely refurbished over the last ten years, making it a modern and welcoming place to work. We have approximately 433 pupils in school, spread over nineteen classes, including a large nursery. Our children are absolutely delightful! They are well-behaved, courteous and polite young people, who love to learn. Around 95% of our children are of Asian heritage. Our staff team comprises seventy-six professional, competent, enthusiastic individuals, and we really want to appoint a highly motivated, creative Headteacher with a proven and adept record to lead our happy, caring and extremely hard-working team.
We are looking for someone who:
Places the children at the centre of all their decision making.
Loves their job and takes pride in everything they do.
Inspires and motivates through innovative leadership.
Develops children’s learning through wider experiences.
Has high expectations of all children and staff.
Is flexible in their approach and is open to new ideas.
Is enthusiastic about parental and wider community links and able to build positive relationships with families.
Has commitment, enthusiasm, integrity, personal impact and presence as well as excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
In return, we are offering:
A warm and welcoming school community.
Established, skilled, dedicated, and caring staff who have high ambitions for each child.
Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and strongly uphold the school values.
A committed and supportive board of governors which provides an appropriate level of challenge.
An open culture with healthy relationships based upon mutual respect and understanding
A well-established Senior Management Team.
An opportunity to lead and guide a highly effective school with clearly organised structures and an ethos designed to celebrate inclusion and diversity.
Hyndburn Park Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, will be subject to receipt of suitable references, and qualifications and identity checks.
The best way to learn more about us is by coming to see us, our school and our enthusiastic and creative children who would be happy to show you around. For further details or to arrange a visit contact Karen Yeomans (01254 233171) or email bursar@hyndburnpark.lancs.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
Please see Headteachers Pack.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hyndburn Park Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, will be subject to receipt of suitable references, and qualifications and identity checks.
Number on Roll – 439.
Leadership Spine 17 (£76,772) – L24 (£91,158)
Required from 1st January, 2027.
The governors, staff and pupils of Hyndburn Park Primary School are seeking to appoint an effective and committed headteacher from January, 2027.
Our school is a fabulous place to work and we are looking for a leader who will sustain and build on the success of the school.
We are proud of our historic building (1906), most of which has been completely refurbished over the last ten years, making it a modern and welcoming place to work. We have approximately 433 pupils in school, spread over nineteen classes, including a large nursery. Our children are absolutely delightful! They are well-behaved, courteous and polite young people, who love to learn. Around 95% of our children are of Asian heritage. Our staff team comprises seventy-six professional, competent, enthusiastic individuals, and we really want to appoint a highly motivated, creative Headteacher with a proven and adept record to lead our happy, caring and extremely hard-working team.
We are looking for someone who:
Places the children at the centre of all their decision making.
Loves their job and takes pride in everything they do.
Inspires and motivates through innovative leadership.
Develops children’s learning through wider experiences.
Has high expectations of all children and staff.
Is flexible in their approach and is open to new ideas.
Is enthusiastic about parental and wider community links and able to build positive relationships with families.
Has commitment, enthusiasm, integrity, personal impact and presence as well as excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
In return, we are offering:
A warm and welcoming school community.
Established, skilled, dedicated, and caring staff who have high ambitions for each child.
Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and strongly uphold the school values.
A committed and supportive board of governors which provides an appropriate level of challenge.
An open culture with healthy relationships based upon mutual respect and understanding
A well-established Senior Management Team.
An opportunity to lead and guide a highly effective school with clearly organised structures and an ethos designed to celebrate inclusion and diversity.
Hyndburn Park Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, will be subject to receipt of suitable references, and qualifications and identity checks.
The best way to learn more about us is by coming to see us, our school and our enthusiastic and creative children who would be happy to show you around. For further details or to arrange a visit contact Karen Yeomans (01254 233171) or email bursar@hyndburnpark.lancs.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
Please see Headteachers Pack.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hyndburn Park Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, will be subject to receipt of suitable references, and qualifications and identity checks.