Head of School

Head of School – Darwen Secondary School

Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Position: Head of School
School Type: Secondary
Start Date: October 2026
Salary:TBC
Closing Date: 21st September 2026 at 12:00 noon

We are delighted to be supporting a secondary school in Darwen with the recruitment of an inspirational and committed Head of School.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced school leader to take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the school, working closely with the Executive Principal and wider Trust leadership team.
The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the school’s culture, ensuring high standards across all areas of school life and driving continued improvement.
The Role The Head of School will be responsible for running the school on a day-to-day basis and will work closely with the Executive Principal, who will provide substantial support, guidance and strategic leadership.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and maintaining a positive, ambitious school culture.
• Providing strong and visible day-to-day leadership across the school.
• Ensuring the school operates effectively and efficiently.
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the school building and its operations.
• Ensuring policies, processes and systems are implemented effectively.
• Identifying areas for improvement and ensuring actions are delivered efficiently.
• Building strong and positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Working collaboratively with other school leaders across the Trust.
• Supporting the delivery of the Trust’s strategy within the school.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, safeguarding, teaching and learning and pupil outcomes.
• Providing effective leadership and support to staff.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

About You We are looking for an experienced and inspirational leader who can provide strong day-to-day leadership and help drive the school forward.

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