Head of School
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2026, although Summer term start can be accommodated
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
25 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,368.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE)
Head of School job summary
We are looking for a leader who will embrace our inclusive and nurturing approach, supporting every child to reach their full potential while maintaining the high standards we are proud of. As a senior leader within Epworth Education Trust, the Head of School will work in close partnership with the Executive Headteacher and Local Advisory Board (LAB) to establish and implement the vision and strategic direction of the school. While the Executive Headteacher holds overall legal responsibility, the Head of School will play a key role in ensuring the school’s ethos and values are embedded in daily practice.
This is an opportunity to demonstrate inspirational leadership, creativity, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring that Westleigh Methodist Primary continues to thrive as a place where every pupil and staff member can be the very best they can be.
If you are an aspiring or experienced school leader looking to make a real difference in a close-knit and supportive community, we would love to hear from you.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for an exceptional Head of School who is:
Passionate about inclusivity, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, feel valued, supported, and able to succeed.
Committed to high aspirations for every child, with exceptionally high standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care.
Nurturing and compassionate, fostering a safe and supportive environment where children thrive emotionally and academically.
A strong advocate for restorative approaches, maintaining a calm and solution-focused leadership style.
Visible, approachable, and an active listener, building trusting relationships with children, staff, parents, and governors.
Inspirational and influential, leading by example with integrity, resilience, and a deep belief in the power of education.
A collaborative team player, working effectively with staff and the wider trust to drive continuous improvement.
Organised and adaptable, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills while managing competing priorities.
Supportive of the school’s Christian ethos, embedding its values into daily life while promoting a nurturing and inclusive environment.
In return our Trust and its school offer you:
A strong and supportive team with a clear strategic vision, working together to drive excellence.
Wonderful, unique children who are polite, hardworking, and eager to learn.
A dedicated and collaborative staff, committed to high expectations and supporting one another.
A well-resourced, safe, and stimulating learning environment that nurtures both pupils and staff.
Strong working partnerships within the Trust, fostering collaboration and shared expertise.
Excellent professional development opportunities to support career growth.
A range of staff benefits, including a pension scheme, wellbeing day, salary sacrifice schemes (tech & cycle), discount schemes, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
The support of a skilled and experienced Trust Central Team, providing guidance and resources.
An enthusiastic and engaged Governing Body, invested in the success of the school.
The opportunity to make a real difference in a nurturing and inclusive school community.
Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further, please contact recruitment@wlm.epworthtrust.org.uk
Closing date: 16th October 2025
Short listing: 17th October 2025
Interviews: WC 20th October 2025
Application packs are downloadable or available by email from: recruitment@wlm.epworthtrust.org.uk
The main base for the role will be Westleigh Methodist.
This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
At the Epworth Education Trust, we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read on our website.
We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare and safety of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Methodist, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 236 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School website
An Epworth Education Trust Primary School with single form entry, currently one of six primary schools in the multi academy trust.
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