EXPIRED

Headteacher

Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN

This job expired on 11 April 2024 – see similar jobs

Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
11 April 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 March 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: L15-L21

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the retirement of our long-serving and highly regarded Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring Headteacher, who will build upon our many strengths and continue to develop this very successful school.

We wish to appoint someone who:

Has a strong personal faith and who will actively support the Christian values and ethos of our school in all that they do
Has proven senior leadership experience with a clear vision for education excellence
Is highly ambitious for every child, whatever their background or ability
Is able to champion the well-being, safety and happiness of every child
Promotes resilience and independence, encouraging children to thrive on the positives of their educational journey
Has the ability to maintain and develop partnerships between children, staff, parents, Governors, Church, other local schools and the wider community
Has the enthusiasm and empathy required to be an agile-thinking, outstanding leader.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

a vibrant, caring and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Christian ethos
happy, enthusiastic, motivated children who display excellent behaviour and are proud of their school
strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body
dedicated, supportive and hard-working staff who are fully committed to raising standards in the classroom
good opportunities for continuous professional development with support from the Local Authority, the Diocese and consortia
an established partnership with parents and carers, the Church and the wider community.

This is a great opportunity for the right person with a passion for developing each and every child to reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Further details about the role

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Please contact Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, via e-mail at michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk to make an appointment.

Application packs are available from and returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.

Closing date: Thursday 11th April 2024 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday 16th April 2024

Interviews: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024

Westleigh St Paul’s CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.

Online searches may also be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.

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.

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