Headteacher

We are seeking an energetic and inspirational Headteacher: L28 - L32 Required from September 2026 or January 2027 Due to retirement, we are seeking an inspiring and committed individual to join our school as Headteacher. This is a critical role for an ambitious leader with extensive experience of school leadership. Parklands, a high achieving and over-subscribed school, was a founder school in Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust, and the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our continued development. Parklands is an incredibly special place to work, where all stakeholders are committed to delivering a first class holistic education, where academic achievement and the development of character play equally important roles. Future success for our pupils cannot rest on qualifications alone, so our personal development curriculum plays a pivotal role in our curriculum. The workforce at our school are hard-working, talented, and motivated with a strong ambition to succeed. They want a strong leader who will inspire them, listen, empathise, support and challenge them, so that our pupils leave the school as well-rounded, well-grounded young adults who can make a positive contribution to our global society. The successful candidate will join our trust which is mainly based in Chorley, Lancashire. We are a family of 5 schools with around 2,700 pupils and almost 400 employees: ● Balshaw Lane Primary School ● Gillibrand Primary School ● Highfield Community Primary School ● Parklands High School ● Walton le Dale High School You will be supported in the role by our trust’s Executive Leadership Team in addition to colleagues in our wider team. We are an outward facing trust, with strong links and collaborative relationships with many schools in the Chorley and South Ribble areas. To apply please visit the school vacancy page and complete the online application form . Please attach an accompanying letter, in which you outline your expe