Headteacher
St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Manchester, M29 7BT40 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
25 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 February 2026
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(A)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate a passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children.
- Have a proven track record of successful senior leadership in a primary school setting.
- Be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community.
- Be able to champion the wellbeing and happiness of every child and adult within our school community.
- Lead curriculum development and inspire continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
- Embody the values and vision of St Stephen's CofE Primary School.
- Manage resources effectively to meet the needs of all children, maintaining a well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.
- Further build a culture of continuous professional development providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for growth to all staff members.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Happy and enthusiastic children who love learning.
- A popular school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
- A dedicated and caring staff team committed to academic and personal development.
- A wide and creative curriculum with exciting learning experiences.
- Strong links with our Church, parents and carers.
- Supportive governance and collaboration within local networks.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Support for your wellbeing to ensure your success as a leader.
Further information about the job
Children are at the heart of everything we do at St Stephen's; our children have said they would like their new Headteacher to be:
- Kind and Loving
- Calm and respectful
- Caring and Understanding
- Fun and Joyful – they will play with us on the playground
- Knowledgeable, but will listen to our ideas too
- Inspirational and help us to keep learning
- A good listener and someone who makes us feel safe.
- Warm and welcoming – greeting us in the morning
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Stephen's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 213 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- julie.ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 07831 175232
St Stephen's CofE Primary School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our welcoming, family friendly and inclusive school community. This opportunity arises as our much loved and highly respected Headteacher leaves us after many years of dedicated service.
St Stephen's prides itself on having a warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and secure, and where a genuine love of learning grows. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and recognising individual strengths. Its carefully designed curriculum promotes academic achievement while offering rich, creative and varied learning experiences. Personal development is a key focus and runs as a continuous thread throughout the curriculum, from Early Years, including nursery class, through to Year 6, supporting children to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.
Arranging a visit to St Stephen's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email julie.ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk.
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