Headteacher

Ribble Drive Community Primary School, Manchester, M45 8TD

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: 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

You will:

• be a strong, experienced leader;
• understand children and know how to encourage a love of learning;
• have an uncompromising commitment to high expectations for all pupils, so that they can all achieve their full potential;
• understand the challenges and joys of leading an urban, inclusive school;
• have excellent communication skills and can lead the whole school community with commitment and enthusiasm;
• have a sound vision for continuous improvement which can build on Ribble Drive’s strengths and take Ribble Drive into the next stage of its development;
• have excellent and extensive teaching experience in the primary sector;
• have experience of building respectful working relationships with all staff, with care for their wellbeing;
• have proven organisational skills and know how to manage a budget, including making difficult decisions to balance it.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer:

• a creative school with a strong community spirit which celebrates its inclusive context;
• a supportive governing committee; loyal parents and children with a deep affection for the school;
• a supportive and caring environment;
• opportunities for professional development;
• a friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the school and the Trust;
• a forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
• a Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop;
  

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.

An exciting opportunity for an inspirational Headteacher post has arisen at Ribble Drive School. We are looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational, motivated and dedicated individual to join our caring, committed team of professionals.

Ribble Drive is a vibrant, popular and inclusive school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and community links.

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

- Recruitment Pack

The recruitment pack can be obtained from: office@thecct.uk

Please return to: kmacadam@thecct.uk

Visits to school, which are strongly encouraged: 27th March at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

(Email: kmacadam@thecct.uk to arrange a visit)

Closing Date: 20th April 2026 at 9 a.m.

Shortlisting: 20th April 2026 at 4 p.m.

Interviews: 23rd and 24th April 2026

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ribble Drive Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 187 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ribble Drive Community Primary School website
• Email address: office@thecct.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ribble-drive-community-primary-school-manchester

Arranging a visit to Ribble Drive Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thecct.uk.

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