Headteacher
The District CofE Primary School, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9PZ35 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
18 December 2024
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: Full Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L18 - L24
What skills and experience we're looking for
We Are Looking for a Headteacher Who:
● Is Committed to Safeguarding: Promotes and safeguards the welfare of both pupils andstaff with unwavering dedication.
● Drives Innovation: Brings passion, creativity, and a drive for continuous improvement,inspiring a culture of innovation in education.
● Has a Clear Vision for the Future: Possesses a forward-thinking, shared strategic vision andthe passion to lead the school into the future, ensuring long-term success.
● Supports Excellence: Is dynamic, ambitious, and supports a culture of excellence and highexpectations for all staff and pupils.
● Builds Strong Relationships: Is approachable, nurturing, and fosters positive relationshipswith all stakeholders, creating a supportive and inclusive school environment.
● Has a strong commitment to advancing education for all: We are looking for a leader whohas an awareness of their civic duty as a school leader and who is committed to advancingeducation not just for their own school but across the trust and the wider system.
● Delivers High Achievement: Demonstrates a proven history of high achievement andensures the school is well led and managed, with children at the heart of alldecision-making.
● Is Committed to Collaboration: School leadership can be a lonely job but being aheadteacher within a multi-academy trust enables you to work closely with other schoolleaders to support and challenge one another to ensure the very best outcomes.
● Manages Finances Effectively: Has some experience in financial management, with theability to link financial planning to the school's strategic priorities.
● Is Committed to Positive Outcomes for All: Ensures that each and every child, regardless ofbackground, has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
If you are an inspiring and committed leader, ready to make a lasting impact on our schoolcommunity, we would love to hear from you. Please complete an application form and equalopportunities form and return via email to ntierney@remat.org.uk.
Visits to the school are encouraged and we are holding applicant tours on Wednesday 15th January2025 at 9:30am and Thursday 23rd January 2025 at 1pm. Please contact Lavern Shelford via email atlshelford@remat.org.uk to confirm your place on one of these tours.
Join our Multi-Academy Trust today and help shape the future of education.
What the school offers its staff
The Trust:
At the Rainbow you would be part of a collaborative network where leaders are supported andencouraged to grow, both professionally and personally. We are deeply Invested in personal andmeaningful professional development that ensures your continuous growth as a leader.
We pride ourselves on our positive culture where both staff and children are respected, valued, andinspired to flourish. We prioritise well-being, inclusion, and a supportive environment for all.
This opportunity will enable you to lead with purpose, shaping a school where every individual isempowered to succeed.
The School:
The District CE Primary School is a vibrant, forward-thinking school that joined the RainbowEducation Multi Academy Trust in April 2023. Located in St Helen’s, we are proud of our dedicatedstaff and the strong foundation we have built over the years. Our school is driven by innovation,collaboration, and a commitment to maintaining high standards. At the heart of everything we do isour belief that children should always be at the centre of the school, guiding our decisions andshaping our practices.
We are now looking for a passionate and visionary Headteacher to lead us aswe build on our strong foundation and embark on the next exciting phase of our journey.
Our teachers and support staff are creative, compassionate and committed to the Vision, Valuesand Mission of the Rainbow Education Multi Academy Trust.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to ntierney@remat.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The District CofE Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 475 pupils
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ntierney@remat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01744 678250
The District CE Primary School is at the heart of the local community. We have a beautiful school building, with a long history and extensive grounds for the children to enjoy. We provide an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, a bespoke curriculum and excellent pastoral and early intervention support to meet the needs of our children and families.
Arranging a visit to The District CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ntierney@remat.org.uk.
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