Headteacher

St Andrew's Methodist Primary School, Manchester, M28 0ZA

30 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 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: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L15 to L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

St Andrew’s Methodist Primary School is a thriving, inclusive, and high-achieving school with a strong Christian foundation. Following the retirement of our long-standing Headteacher, we are seeking an inspirational leader from September 2026 to continue our journey of excellence and nurture our vision: “Striving together for excellence, together as one with God.”

Our school is proud of its Outstanding Ofsted rating (2024) and Excellent SIAMS judgement, reflecting our commitment to academic success, spiritual growth, and the wellbeing of every child. We provide a rich, creative curriculum and a caring environment where pupils flourish as confident, respectful, and resilient learners.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement
Will uphold and promote our Christian vision and values
Is passionate about inclusion and the wellbeing of all pupils
Can inspire, motivate, and develop a dedicated staff team
Is strategic, innovative, and committed to partnership with families and the community

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

A welcoming, supportive school community
Enthusiastic pupils who love learning
A highly skilled and committed staff team
Strong governance and links with the Methodist Church
Opportunities for professional growth and collaboration

Join us in leading a school where every child is valued and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.To arrange a visit, please contact Louise Bews, School Business Manager, at the school on 0161 790 3194 or emaillouise.bews@st-andrews.salford.sch.uk

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.

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.