Job Description

Advertisement Closing Date: 22^nd of April 2025
Interviews: 28^th & 29^th of April 2025

MAT Recruitment is supporting The Bay Learning Trust to appoint an Executive Headteacher & Director of Primary Education at the fantastic, Barnacre Road Primary School. You will be a dynamic and self-motivated leader with a proven track record of experienced leadership of both staff and pupils. This purpose of this role is to lead the primary provision across the Trust and Barnacre Road Primary School.

Barnacre Road was the first and currently the only primary school in The Bay Learning Trust. You will be someone who leads with influence and builds strong partnerships with other primary schools in Lancashire with a view to further growth of the Primary Sector in the next 2-5 years.

Barnacre Road Primary School is a mixed primary school, catering to pupils aged 4-11, the school also has a foundation stage welcoming children from age 2. Barnacre Road Primary School is an inclusive school with an educational philosophy centred around the child. The school aims to produce lifelong learners who grow up to be successful, well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive contribution to their community and wider society. This is reflected in the Mission Statement “At our school we value everyone, and learning is about: Working hard, trying our best, having fun”. The school is committed to equal opportunities and promoting the health and welfare of the school community.

The ideal candidate will build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, lead with confidence and purpose, and drive forward the inclusive school culture. They will maintain the nurturing, safe, and secure environment that makes our school exceptional.

The school is committed to giving every child the opportunity to develop their full potential. This is achieved by immersing children in a stimulating and broad curriculum delivered within a nurturing environment. We are looking for an outstanding individual who will wholeheartedly embrace both the School’s and Trust’s Values and drive the school forward with passion and interest.

The person specification provides a comprehensive list of the qualities we seek, but essentially, we wish to appoint someone with the wisdom, confidence and proven experience to progress the school. This person will ensure continuous improvement by embracing future opportunities and challenges.

For further details about this role, please contact Marie Tormey at enquiries@matrecruitment.com  for further details.

MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2024. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. 
MAT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer; therefore, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.