Salary Range:          L17 - L24  (£76,772 - £90,158)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Start Date:  13th April 2026 (after Easter holidays)

Closing Date:          10.00am on 1st December 2025

Interview Date:   W/C 8th December 2025

Tours of school: To arrange a school tour, please contact Karen Dobney, Head of HR, via k.dobney@apex-trust.org 

We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring leader who can build on the work undertaken by leaders and staff in recent years and lead the school through its next stage of development. That person will have the skills to motivate the staff and the children and be deeply committed to the whole community and working in partnership.

They will also be committed to excellence, having the highest ambition for the school as well as a clear vision for education, with the strategic leadership and communication skills needed to deliver this.

The School

Lord Street Primary School is situated in the heart of Colne and has a strong sense of community. The school’s mission is for all children to leave as well-rounded, confident individuals.  The school values of Ambition, Respect and Collaboration promote a learning environment where children are happy and safe.  We see a key part of our role as developing every child and filling them with ambition and resilience so that they can succeed in later life.

Lord Street is known for its warm, inclusive environment where children are happy, friendly and inquisitive. Pupils are polite, cooperative and behaviour for learning is strong. Staff are used to working collaboratively within the school and across the trust with dedication and commitment to continually improve opportunities and outcomes for all children.

Teaching methods at Lord Street are evidence based, giving each child the tools needed to become the very best version of themselves. There is a dedicated staff team who aim to inspire every child and provide the fantastic learning experiences which will give them confidence to realise their potential.

The Headteacher at Lord Street can expect strong support from the CEO and the Executive Lead for the Primary Phase within our Trust as well as the wider team of primary headteachers, who have built a strong collaborative approach to curriculum and wider school development over the last 5 years. The postholder should also expect to play a leading role in shaping the future development of the Trust and wider school improvement. Another exciting development for the school is that the trusts expects to open a term-time nursery for children aged 3 to 4 from the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

This is an opportunity to join a school and a trust at important stages of their development. It is a chance to work with passionate practitioners with a track record of success, who are committed to high levels of support, but who welcome initiative and innovation in individual school leaders. We would be very happy to discuss any aspect of the role with you and answer your questions. Details of how to contact us and how to apply are in the application pack.  You can apply by following the link below: 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145818/EDV-2025-CLSS-28212