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Bacup, North West, United Kingdom, England
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Date Listed19 April 2026
ContractFULL_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_OGL

About This Role

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an exceptional Principal to lead us on our journey of sustained excellence.

We want to hear from ambitious, talented senior leaders and established Principals who will bring inspirational leadership to our school. You will be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate both pupils and peers.

With substantial leadership experience as a Principal or Deputy, you will lead an approach that sees every challenge as an opportunity to continually improve standards of education and to foster an outstanding learning environment. As a Star leader, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best leaders in education.

You will have:

  • A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
  • Substantial experience of senior leadership and management within and across school settings.
  • The ability to create, and secure commitment to, a clear vision for an effective and high achieving school.
  • A strong commitment to our STAR values.

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Compensation

£91,158.00 to £113,646.00 per annum (L24 to L33) (year)
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Application Details
Application Deadline
28 April 2026
Effective Date of Employment
2026-04-14
Reference ID
679AC86F
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