Headteacher

St. Peter’s R.C. Primary School   

Hawkins Street 

Blackburn  

Lancs   

BB2 2RY  

Tel: (01254) 691745, Fax: (01254) 265498   

e.mail: st.peters.blackburn@stpetersrc.co.uk   

website: www.stpetersrc.co.uk  

Headteacher: Mr. M. J. Duxbury   

Required for 1st September 2017 

Headteacher  Group 3  L18-24 

418+Nursery on roll   

Due to the retirement of our current and well respected Headteacher, the Governors wish to appoint an energetic, creative and inspirational Catholic Headteacher to lead our successful, well regarded and popular school.   This is an exciting opportunity to build on the success of the school further developing the strong Catholic ethos and academic achievements.    

We are looking for a leader who:

• works with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community

• has a clear strategic direction

• has high aspirations for our well behaved and motivated pupils

• will involve parents, governors, parish and community in the Catholic life of the whole 

    school

. • will foster children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring a high level of achievement.  

• has ambition and enthusiasm to be creative and forward thinking.   

We can offer;

• a strong Catholic ethos where everyone is valued   

• a learning environment which is stimulating and contributes significantly to pupils 

 enthusiasm to learn   

• a nurturing atmosphere that permeates the school 

• support for your professional development.   

• support from both the Diocese and the local authority  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. 

Please contact the school office for an appointment.  

Telephone: 01254 691745    

Email:  st.peters.blackburn@stpetersrc.co.uk  

Online: www.stpetersrc.co.uk    

All applications to be returned to school via the above e-mail.     

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th March 2017. 12 noon.   

Shortlisting: Wednesday 22nd March 2017   

Interviews: Tuesday 4th April 2017