Headteacher
Northenden Community School, Manchester, M22 4FLThis job expired on 19 September 2025 – see similar jobs
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.
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
- 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
Northenden Community School is a warm and welcoming one form entry primary
school, serving pupils from Nursery to Year 6. We are proud of the strong
relationships we build with our families and the wider community. The care, guidance
and support we offer every child and their family are the strengths of our school. Our
pupils are considerate and co-operative and our families play an integral role in our
school community.
Northenden Community School is a proud member of the Connect Alliance Trust,
established in 2025, which comprises of five Manchester primary schools: Barlow
Hall Primary School, Beaver Road Primary School, Brookburn Community Primary
School and Cavendish Community Primary 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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