What skills and experience we’re looking for
- Be a committed practising Catholic with a clear vision and strong dedication to Catholic education.
- Demonstrate proven leadership skills and a passion for making a difference in children’s lives.
- Inspire, motivate, and support staff and pupils, while fostering positive relationships with parents, governors, parish, and the wider community.
- Continue to raise aspirations and achievement through challenge and support.
- Secure and sustain high‑quality teaching and learning, with a focus on long‑term improvement.
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare for pupils and staff.
What the school offers its staff
- Enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are proud of their school.
- A welcoming and caring ethos rooted in the Catholic faith.
- A dedicated and talented staff team, committed to working in partnership with families.
- A supportive Governing Body and strong parish links.
- Opportunities for professional development through collaboration with the Diocese of Lancaster and wider networks.
Further details about the role
Application Process
This is a Reserved Post for Practising Catholics in accordance with the guidance of the Catholic Education Service.
St. James’ Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance.
References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due
Closing Date: Monday, 8th February 2027 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 11th February 2027
Formal Interviews: Thursday 25th February 2027 and Friday 26th February 2027
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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