Executive Headteacher
Longsight Community Primary, Manchester, Lancashire, M13 0QX24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
2 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday following STPCD
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L19 to L23
What skills and experience we're looking for
About Big Life Schools
Big Life Schools was founded in 2015, following the successful opening of Longsight Community Primary as our first school. Our first school grew out of the community-led Longsight Children’s Centre. Families were frustrated with the lack of primary school places locally and were having to travel out of area to find schools for their children. Big Life helped them grow their own school, and families have continued to be at the heart of the way our schools have developed.
We opened our second school, Unity Community Primary, in 2015, a two-form primary, adopting the same approach as Longsight, building on established links within the community.
We have recently taken over management of the Manchester Sensory Support, a commissioned service from the Local Authority, supporting children with vision and hearing impairment, working in partnership with all education settings (aged 0 to 19), parents and families to improve access to appropriate education.
As a Trust we work as part of the wider Big Life Group, a social enterprise which works in partnership with communities to build on local strengths, develop resilience and widen opportunities.
Big Life is a values-led group, and Big Life Schools shares those values of being courageous, creative, honest, inspiring, thoughtful and valuing difference.
About Longsight Community Primary
Since opening in 2013, we have continued to work in partnership with our community. We share our building and land with Manchester Children’s Centre, Longsight Nursery, both managed by The Big Life Group, and the Family hub, a service run by Manchester Local Authority.
Our dedicated workforce, and leaders, have supported the positive journey we have been on to date. In 2024 we became a Voice 21 Oracy Centre of excellence, driven by our passionate and skilled leadership team supporting the ongoing development of pupils’ oracy skills.
What you’ll be doing
As Headteacher of Longsight Community Primary, you’ll lead the operational and strategic development of the school, working alongside an experienced senior leadership team. You’ll build on our strong foundations to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment where both staff and pupils can thrive.
You’ll be an inspirational and visible leader across the school and the wider Big Life Schools Trust, driving excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum design. You’ll coach and support colleagues to improve practice and ensure strong progress and attainment for all pupils.
You’ll ensure that the school remains rooted in its local community, listening to families, responding to their needs, and providing a broad, enriching range of opportunities for all learners.
What the school offers its staff
At Big Life, work is more than a job – it’s about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with people and communities, making a difference every day. We fight for equity in health, in wealth and in life, and that commitment starts with our staff.
You can expect:
- Adherence to the STPCD
- A warm and welcoming school community
- Skilled and committed staff
- A supportive governing committee and Trust Board
- Enthusiastic, curious children
- Strong reputation in the community.
We offer more than a payslip - you’ll find wellbeing support through LifeWorks, Simply Health, mindfulness sessions and regular learning opportunities. Everyday perks include Blue Light Card discounts, savings schemes, cycle-to-work, free eye tests and more - little extras to make life easier inside and outside of work.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Longsight Community Primary believes that it is always unacceptable for children and adults to experience abuse of any kind and recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all children and adults, by a commitment to a practice which protects them.
We all have a duty to ensure that the services we deliver keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Longsight Community Primary
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 209 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Longsight Community Primary website
- Email address
- keith.smith@thebiglifegroup.com
- Phone number
- 07967440991
Longsight Community Primary opened as a single form entry free school in September 2013. The school moved into a new permanent build in September 2014. Our Trust, Big Life Schools consists of two schools across Manchester.
We are in Longsight, with strong roots within the community, developed from our connection with The Big Life Group, who deliver services including children’s centres and a private nursery.
Arranging a visit to Longsight Community Primary
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email keith.smith@thebiglifegroup.com.
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