Headteacher
Blackburn Central High School
Blackburn with Darwen
- £96,673 - £111,976 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Leadership 28 – 34, actual salary £96,673 - £111,976
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2026
- Apply by:
- 4 July 2025
Job overview
Headteacher
Salary: Leadership 28 – 34, actual salary £96,673 - £111,976
Closing Date: 9.00am, Friday 4th July 2025
Interviews: w/c 7th July 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
BCHS has the ambition, the expertise and the determination to ensure that our outcomes will continue to improve, alongside developing the character education of our students. To do this, it is vital that we attract the right calibre of professional to work alongside our dedicated team of staff.
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, compassionate and dedicated headteacher who is eager to make an impact and works to build strong, supportive connections with staff, pupils, families and the wider community. You will be well supported by a highly successful executive team and have access to a wide-ranging improvement offer from the trust. We want our heads to be able to focus on quality of education and we have central business systems and processes that make this possible.
As part of Oak Learning Partnership, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited by the continuous improvements and changes here at Blackburn Central High School. This appointment will form a key element in the next phase on our journey. If you would like to join our excellent team, then we would like to hear more about you.
Visits to the school, prior to application, are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01254 505700 or by e-mailing info@bchs.co.uk to arrange a tour with Shanaz Hussain, Headteacher and James Franklin-Smith, CEO.
To arrange an informal conversation with James, please contact Joanne Gee, Business Support Officer, on 0161 553 0030 or by emailing gee.j@oaklp.co.uk.
We ask that you do not send CVs, please complete and send your application form and a personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk.
We encourage you to visit our website to discover more about our values, ethos and the amazing work we do at Blackburn Central High School - www.bchs.co.uk.
We hope that when you have read the information enclosed, you will be encouraged to apply for this important post. We look forward to receiving your application.
Attached documents
About Blackburn Central High School
- Blackburn Central High School
- Haslingden Road, Blackburn
- Lancashire
- BB2 3HJ
- United Kingdom
We are a popular, thriving school based in the heart of our community.
There are no secrets to an excellent education: it entails good teaching and learning, strong support and hard work. We pride ourselves on knowing and caring for all our students whilst having high expectations and ambitions for them all.
We want the best for all our students, we want them to stretch themselves and reach further than they ever thought possible. Our students aspire and achieve in both their academic and personal development.
We are very proud of our students; they are smart, successful, polite, well behaved and keen to learn. Positive relationships between staff and students are key to our success as we know young people are inspired to learn from the people they trust and respect.
Headteacher
Shanaz Hussain
Ofsted
"Pupils are proud to attend this school. They have warm and trusting relationships with staff. Pupils told inspectors that they appreciate the family atmosphere of the school, where everyone is equally valued.
Leaders and governors have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils respond positively to the challenges set for them. They enjoy learning and achieve well.
Diversity is not just tolerated at this school, it is celebrated. Pupils and staff have won national recognition for the work that they have done to promote inclusion. There is a well established culture of respect. Bullying is rare. Leaders have systems in place to tackle any incidents of bullying or poor behaviour swiftly and effectively. Consequently pupils are happy and safe."
Take a look at the full Ofsted inspection document here.
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