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Headteacher

St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Preston

Salary
£66,956.00 - £79,460.00 Annually (FTE) L10-17
Applications close
12 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£66,956.00 - £79,460.00Annually (FTE) L10-17
Location
Preston
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
12 October 2026

What this pays

Advertised pay

£66,956–£79,460 FTE

The annual salary a full-time post-holder would receive. Part-time or term-time post-holders normally receive less than this figure.

  • Leadership

As advertised:£66,956.00 - £79,460.00 Annually (FTE) L10-17

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About the role

About Us Welcome to St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School: a happy, vibrant, and nurturing learning community. As a caring Catholic school, we offer a welcoming environment where each child's uniqueness is valued and celebrated. At the heart of our school is Christ, and our daily life is rooted in our Mission Statement: Live, love and learn! Our Vacancy Following the departure of our Headteacher, we are looking to employ an enthusiastic and inspirational practising Catholic Headteacher, who will develop and share our vision of high-quality education for all. We are seeking a Headteacher who: Is a practising Catholic, committed to the teachings of the Catholic church Has excellent, interpersonal skills and an ability to lead, motivate and inspire Will continue to raise aspirations of all our children Has proven leadership skills and can advance our high-quality teaching and learning Is a strategic thinker who will continue to implement our vision and development plan to inspire our children Is committed to building on the relationships already established with our parents, parish, community and Trust Is able to demonstrate a high level of experience and involvement in the leadership of safeguarding and a commitment to going to DSL training. Our children are seeking a Headteacher who: “Can keep us safe and make us happy” “Understands children’s needs and can solve problems” “Is caring, generous, honest and patient” “Is a good leader and a brilliant teacher” “Is a good listener and is curious” “Helps us to do things even if we are scared” We can offer: A positive and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith A welcoming and supportive community united in our desire to learn and improve together. The opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team of staff A supportive and committed leadership team with a clear vision and determination to raising standards of teaching and learning Personalised and ever evolving professional development opportunities to ensure that God given talents are nurtured and potential is fulfilled A dedicated and supportive team of directors of the Trust and Governors of the school to work with Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on 01772 79739 to make arrangements

About St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston

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Job reference
headteacher-e0319ab4-8be5-4500-9470-c2999c6c0c4c
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
17 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
18 September 2026

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