Epworth Education Trust

Head of School - Leyland Methodist Schools - Internal Vacancy

Overview

Head of School - Internal

Salary Grade:   L8-L12

Actual Salary: £59,167 - £65,286
Working Pattern: Full time 
Contract: Fixed Term 1 Term

Required From: 1st September 2025

 

Personal attributes

As a senior leader within Epworth Education Trust, the Head of School will work in close partnership with the Executive Headteacher and Local Advisory Board (LAB) to establish and implement the vision and strategic direction of the school. While the Executive Headteacher holds overall legal responsibility, the Head of School will play a key role in ensuring the school’s ethos and values are embedded in daily practice. This is an opportunity to demonstrate inspirational leadership, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that Leyland Methodist Schools continue to thrive as a place where every pupil and staff member can be the very best they can be.

If you are an aspiring or experienced school leader looking to make a real difference in this supportive community, we would love to hear from you.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for an exceptional Head of School who is:

  • Passionate about inclusivity, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, feel valued, supported, and able to succeed.
  • Committed to high aspirations for every child, with exceptionally high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care.
  • Nurturing and compassionate, fostering a safe and supportive environment where children thrive emotionally and academically.
  • A strong advocate for restorative approaches, maintaining a calm and solution-focused leadership style.
  • Visible, approachable, and an active listener, building trusting relationships with children, staff, parents, and governors.
  • Inspirational and influential, leading by example with integrity, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of education.
  • A collaborative team player, working effectively with staff and the wider trust to drive continuous improvement.
  • Organised and adaptable, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills while managing competing priorities.
  • Supportive of the school’s Christian ethos, embedding its values into daily life while promoting a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from �59167 to �65286 per year

Location

Leyland Methodist Primary School,

Canberra Rd,

Leyland,

PR25 3ET

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Please contact the Executive Headteacher, Karen Chadwick, to express your interest.

Please provide a letter of interest for the position, highlighting areas of strengths with respect to the attached job description.

All letters of interest should be returned by email to: k.chadwick@lms.epworthtrust.org.uk

 This should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 with a font size of 12.

Closing date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 at noon.
Shortlisting: Thursday 10th July 2025

Interviews: TBA

Equal opportunities

The main base for the role will be Leyland Methodist Primary.

Please note, the employer for this position is Epworth Education Trust, not Lancashire LA. This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.

Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice.

The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: Policies | Leyland Methodist Schools

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation. religion, belief or race.

Job reference: HOSLMS

 

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