Head Teacher

Leverhulme Community Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 6EE

41 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  20 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £77,924.00 Annually (Actual) GROUP 3, ISR 13, L18 - L24A

Head Teacher job summary

HEAD TEACHER

Required for January 2027

Group 3, NOR - 440
ISR Range 13 - L18 - £77,924 to L24A - £90,255

Leverhulme Community Primary School is seeking an inspirational and outstanding leader who will embrace the strengths of our school and rise to the challenges of the future, bringing drive and ambition and providing the highest standard of leadership.

Leverhulme is a happy and safe environment where every child and adult feels known, valued and supported. This is a rare opportunity to lead a school where wellbeing, relationships and high expectations sit firmly at the heart of everything we do.

We are a diverse and inclusive community, striving to bring out the best in everyone. We work hard every day to ensure are children and families feel safe, cared for and any perceived barriers to learning are reduced. We are continuing to develop our curriculum to ensure it is relevant for all of our learners.

We are looking for an exceptional Head Teacher who will:

Provide outstanding leadership, inspiring and motivating all children and staff to reach their full potential

• Lead with integrity, clarity and an authentic sense of social moral purpose

Be an effective and engaging communicator, able to work in partnership with Governors and the wider school community

• Ensure that children benefit from the highest standard of teaching and learning, to prepare them for an ever-changing world and where children are known as individuals
• Champion inclusion - ensuring any pupils with vulnerabilities, including SEND, additional needs and those who are looked after or have been looked after is at the heart of decision making

Understand and ensure safeguarding is held at the heart of all decisions at Leverhulme

• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth — both their own and that of others

In exchange we offer:

A school where community, ambition and care truly come together

A supportive and dedicated team of staff in school who are passionate and care deeply about the community

Strong relationships between staff, children, families and other professionals are at the heart of what we do

A team who enjoy open communication and respond well to clarity and directness

• An experienced, talented and solution-focused Senior Leadership Team
• Families who will walk alongside you when you are consistent, non-judgemental and authentic

An active and committed Governing Board

Come and See for Yourself

We believe the best way to understand Leverhulme is to experience it during the school day.

People who visit often remark on the calm energy and positivity that define our school. We strongly encourage prospective candidates to arrange a visit — meeting us speaks louder than any advert ever could.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact Mrs Sarah McGrath on email mcgraths@leverhulme.bolton.sch.uk to arrange a 1:1 visit with our current Head Teacher, Sarah Curley. Visits can be booked between Wednesday 3rd June and Friday 26th June 2026. In your email, we ask that you offer 3 options of date availability and times.

Website: https://www.leverhulme.bolton.sch.uk/

The school’s Safeguarding Policy has been included in the advert pack and can also be found on our website.

If you think you have the experience and knowledge to fulfil the role then please submit an application to Mrs Sarah McGrath, School Business Manager, using My New Term. Please complete the details on My New Term and also attach a completed application form. A blank copy can be found in the attachments.

Closing Date: 10am, Tuesday 30th June 2026 Shortlisting Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026

Assessment Centre: Tuesday 7th July 2026 Interview: Wednesday 8th July 2026

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and a Children’s Barred list check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Leverhulme Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 451 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leverhulme Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leverhulme-community-primary-school

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