Newfold Community Primary School
St James Road
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 7BD
Salary: L18 – L24
Full Time Teaching Hours
Required for September 2021
The children, parents, staff and governors of Newfold Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspirational Headteacher to lead our outstanding school through the next phase of our school improvement journey.
You will either be a current, serving Headteacher or a Deputy looking for an exciting new challenge. You will have a solid understanding of the requirements of the Ofsted framework and will be excited by the opportunity to further develop the school’s curriculum.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a clear commitment to the development of the whole child
Will drive forward teaching and learning so all our children can reach their full potential
Will be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children
Is a strategic, creative and innovative thinker with outstanding leadership and management skills
Is a good team player who wants to enthuse and involve the people around them
Has the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational landscape
Has excellent communication skills at all levels
Is able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders
Is able to drive forward school improvement
We can offer:
A safe and stimulating environment where success is celebrated and where children feel confident to explore, take risks in their learning and gain from their experiences.
Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn and are proud of their school
An extremely hard working, committed and high-quality team of staff
An active, strong and supportive Governing Body
Close links with the local authority and other local schools within the wider network.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange appointments by contacting the Clerk to the Selection Panel at
michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk.
If you feel this may be the career opportunity you are looking for, application forms are returnable to
michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or to Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
Application Form
Job Description
Person Specification
Letter from Chair
DBS Applicant Information
Guidance for Safer Working Practice
Childcare Disqualification Requirements
If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 720871 or email
enquiries@admin.newfold.wigan.sch.uk
Interview date: Thursday 27 and Friday 28 May 2021
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures
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