Headteacher
Northenden Community School, Manchester, M22 4FL13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
19 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 September 2025
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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher Status Degree
Evidence of relevant CPD
Has been a senior member of staff at a school forat least three years.
Has a National Professional Qualification forHeadship/Leadership or agree to work towards
Knowledge and clear understanding of educational legislation, the statutory framework for education,new innovation and developments.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of theprimary phase of education, including tracking andmonitoring pupil progress against ARE.
Knowledge of successful strategies for raising.pupils’ achievement
Data analysis skills and the ability to use data toset targets and identify weaknesses.
Understanding of school finances and efficient financial management.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate a vision and empower andinspire others.
Ability to build effective working relationships,distribute responsibilities and monitor effectively.
Effectively challenge underperformance and boost expectations.
Recent successful experience as a Senior Leader in a school in the primary phase.
Evidence of a commitment to promoting thewelfare and safeguarding of children and youngpeople
An outstanding and proven track record of schoolimprovement
Successful and varied teaching experience
Experience of driving and deliveringtransformational and cultural change
Experience of managing resources effectively
Demonstrable experience of successful linemanagement, empowering others to lead and buildcapacity within the school.
Experience of working with a school governing board.
An enthusiastic and motivational leader who is outward-looking and sees themselves as a part of the wider trust.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
Ability to forge positive relationships with a range of stakeholders in order to promote the success of the school within the trust.
The ability to create a culture of high performance and ambitious expectations, using the full range of leadership skills and qualities, including emotional intelligence, as appropriate to the situation.
Strength of character to effect change when necessary, sometimes in very challenging circumstances.
Someone who is brave, resilient, and determined but can also provide support, demonstrate empathy and deal with staff in a sensitive and considerate manner.
Capable of handling a demanding workload with successful prioritisation.
A personal commitment to inclusion and diversity, creating a culture of respect and celebration of uniqueness within the school.
Reflective and open to feedback, with a strong commitment to personal development for all staff including themselves
What the school offers its staff
Connect Alliance Trust will offer:
A dedicated and welcoming staff team;
A friendly and child centred learning community;
The support of a committed and experienced trust board and executive
leadership team;
Opportunities to be at the forefront of innovative development.
Exceptional professional development opportunities.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Northenden Community School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Northenden Community School website
- Email address
- joan.pennington@connectalliancetrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01618818880
The trust are seeking applications from experienced professionals to lead the team at Northenden Community School, a warm and welcoming one-form entry primary school. We believe the key to Northenden’s success is the exceptional care and support they provide to every child and their family. Our pupils are cooperative and considerate, and their families are an integral part of our school community. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality education and supporting families, we would welcome your application.Connect Alliance Trust, based in Manchester, formed in September 2025 and consists of five Manchester Primary Schools. These include, Barlow Hall Primary School, Beaver Road Primary School, Brookburn Community Primary School, Cavendish
Community Primary School and Northenden Community School.
The trust is committed to building a strong family of schools, enhancing educational
standards and opportunities for our local communities. Our shared vision and values underpin our trust’s development: a commitment to academic excellence, a culture of collaboration and an inclusive environment built on respect. The executive trust leaders have a strong track record in school improvement, having improved schools in need of support and championed the development of teaching talent through local teaching hubs.
Arranging a visit to Northenden Community School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joan.pennington@connectalliancetrust.co.uk.
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