
Headteacher
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TPThis job expired on 29 March 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
29 March 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 March 2023
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
- Deputy headteacher
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Leigh St Peter's CE Primary School Headteacher required for September 2023 Group 3 ISR L18-24 NOR 365
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18-24
What skills and experience we're looking for
The children, staff, parents and Governors are seeking to appoint an inspiring individual who can challenge, lead and guide the whole school to reach its full potential. Our school is at the heart of the local community and the ability to foster and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders including the local Church and Parish is central to the role.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead with Christian vision, promote the strong Christian ethos within school and support the spiritual, moral and emotional wellbeing of the children.
- Challenge and inspire the children and staff to achieve their full potential.
- Guide the development of the curriculum and learning, with a clear focus on ensuring every child receives an outstanding education alongside wider personal development opportunities.
What the school offers its staff
This is a fantastic opportunity, for the candidate who demonstrates the above qualities, to take the next step in their career and fulfil their potential, whilst making a positive difference to the outcomes of our children.
Further details about the role
An informal visit to our school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel via e-mail at michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk to make arrangements.
The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Leigh St Peter’s CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.
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 Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 378 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk
Arranging a visit to Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk.
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