Job Description

Job description
Blackburn Central High School



Crosshill Special School Haslingden Road, Blackburn



BB2 3HJ

Job Title

: Headteacher

Grade/Salary

: Leadership 28 - 34

Contract Type

: Permanent

Contract Terms

: Full Time

Closing Date

: 7th July 2025

Required From

: 1st January 2026

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

BCHS has the ambition, the expertise and the determination to ensure that our outcomes will continue to improve, alongside developing the character education of our students. To do this, it is vital that we attract the right calibre of professional to work alongside our dedicated team of staff.





We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, compassionate and dedicated headteacher who is eager to make an impact and works to build strong, supportive connections with staff, pupils, families and the wider community. You will be well supported by a highly successful executive team and have access to a wide-ranging improvement offer from the trust. We want our heads to be able to focus on quality of education and we have central business systems and processes that make this possible.





As part of Oak Learning Partnership, we are proud of what we have achieved so far and excited by the continuous improvements and changes here at Blackburn Central High School. This appointment will form a key element in the next phase on our journey. If you would like to join our excellent team, then we would like to hear more about you.





Visits to the school, prior to application, are both welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school on

01254 505700

or by e-mailing

info@bchs.co.uk

to arrange a tour with Shanaz Hussain, Headteacher and James Franklin-Smith, CEO.





To arrange an informal conversation with James, please contact Joanne Gee, Business Support Officer, on

0161 553 0030

or by emailing

gee.j@oaklp.co.uk

.

We ask that you do not send CVs, please complete and send your application form and a personal statement to hr@oaklp.co.uk.

We encourage you to visit our website to discover more about our values, ethos and the amazing work we do at Blackburn Central High School -

www.bchs.co.uk.

We hope that when you have read the information enclosed, you will be encouraged to apply for this important post. We look forward to receiving your application.



This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.




This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

Job details

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Job reference
REQ04109
Date posted
13/06/2025
Application closing date
07/07/2025
Location
Blackburn Central High School
Salary
Leadership 28 - 34, actual salary 96,673 - 111,976
Package
Interviews: w/c 7th July 2025 (dates to be confirmed)
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Schools