Key Role Information

Salary
£100540.00-£110892.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
18/05/2026 09:00
Interview
21st & 22nd May 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Leadership Scale | L28 - L32
Department
HAD
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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.

Candidates should complete and submit the electronic application form available on the school website along with an accompanying letter, in which you outline your experience and suitability for the position.   



Closing date for applications is 9am Monday 18th May and interviews will be held over two days, 21st & 22nd May 2026.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the CEO via email (ceo@aspirationalfutures.co.uk). 


Applications will be considered in order of receipt. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should a suitable applicant be found prior to the closing date. Aspirational Futures Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and pupils and expects those working in the trust to share this commitment. Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are welcomed. Onlines checks will be completed for shortlisted candidates.  The successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as qualification and reference checks. Copies of our Recruitment and Selection policy are available from hr@aspirationalfutures.co.uk.



Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)desirable

Parklands High School

Steven Mitchell

ceo@aspirationalfutures.co.uk

Southport Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1LL

Safeguarding Information

At Aspirational Futures Multi Academy trust we believe everyone has a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, to keep them safe and to practise in a way that protects them regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and pupils and expect anyone working at the School to share this commitment.


Applications from ethnic minority candidates and other diverse groups are warmly welcomed.