Headteacher

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive

BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE

Headteacher

Ribble Drive Community Primary School

L15-L21

Full time

Required for September 2026

Permanent

The Collective Community Trust is responsible for seven primary schools. As a Trust we are committed to providing high quality services to support all of our schools within the Trust.

An exciting opportunity for an inspirational Headteacher post has arisen at Ribble Drive School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational, motivated and dedicated individual to join our caring, committed team of professionals.

Ribble Drive is a vibrant, popular and inclusive school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and community links.

You will:

• be a strong, experienced leader;
• understand children and know how to encourage a love of learning;
• have an uncompromising commitment to high expectations for all pupils, so that they can all achieve their full potential;
• understand the challenges and joys of leading an urban, inclusive school;
• have excellent communication skills and can lead the whole school community with commitment and enthusiasm;
• have a sound vision for continuous improvement which can build on Ribble Drive’s strengths and take Ribble Drive into the next stage of its development;
• have excellent and extensive teaching experience in the primary sector;
• have experience of building respectful working relationships with all staff, with care for their wellbeing;
• have proven organisational skills and know how to manage a budget, including making difficult decisions to balance it.

We will offer:

• a creative school with a strong community spirit which celebrates its inclusive context;
• a supportive governing committee; loyal parents and children with a deep affection for the school;
• a supportive and caring environment;
• opportunities for professional development;
• a friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the school and the Trust;
• a forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
• a Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop;

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

- Recruitment Pack

The recruitment pack can be obtained from: office@thecct.uk

Please return to: kmacadam@thecct.uk

Visits to school, which are strongly encouraged: 27^th March at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

(Email: kmacadam@thecct.uk to arrange a visit)

Closing Date: 20^th April 2026 at 9 a.m.

Shortlisting: 20^th April 2026 at 4 p.m.

Interviews: 23^rd and 24^th April 2026