Head Teacher
St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 1BQThis job expired on 4 December 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2024
Closing date
4 December 2023 at 9am
Date listed
6 November 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15 - L21A
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- Understands and is able to promote our strong Christian ethos and values
- Is a capable and experienced leader and decision maker
- Is a team player with high expectations of themselves, pupils and staff and has a passion for enabling everyone to reach their potential
- Is approachable and has a proven track record of developing and maintaining good relationships with pupils, parents, staff, and external agencies
- Has an excellent understanding of Safeguarding
- Is fully committed to inclusion, equality & diversity
- Is able to demonstrate the effectiveness of positive behaviour management on outcomes
- Has extensive classroom experience across more than one Key Stage
- Is driven and committed to securing continuous improvement and ensuring all children and adults feel valued
- Has a good understanding of compliance frameworks, assessment data and pupil progress
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer:
- A genuine welcome from our friendly, hard-working school community
- Children who are happy and eager to learn
- Fantastic support from governors, staff, parents, and our church community
- Excellent CPD opportunities
Further details about the role
Role: Head Teacher – Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Group 2, L15 – L21A (Current ‘23 ranges plus any applicable framework changes)
Start Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date for applications: 10am Monday 4th December 2023.
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 11th December 2023.
Observations & Assessment will take place on Thursday 11th January 2024
Interviews will take place on Friday 12th January 2024.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Senior Clerical Assistant, Mrs. Fulton, on 01204 333692
All our school information can be found on our website www.stmll.bolton.sch.uk
A covering letter from the Governing Board, the application form, job description and person specifications are attached. The application form should be returned to bethany.collett@bolton.gov.uk (HR Adviser, Schools)
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service, joining and maintaining a subscription with the DBS Subscription Update Service and 3 satisfactory references including current employer and a faith reference.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever website
- Email address
- office@stmll.bolton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01204 333692
St Matthew’s is a welcoming, nurturing, and inclusive school in the heart of Little Lever.
Our Christian ethos and school values of Faith, Honesty, Hope, Justice & Love underpin everything we do. The Governing Board are excited to invite applications from inspirational leaders to join us as our new Head Teacher, to build on our vision for the whole school community.
Arranging a visit to St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Little Lever
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stmll.bolton.sch.uk.
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