Headteacher
School Leadership Teaching

Leigh St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Walmesley Road
Leigh
WN7 1YE

Salary: L14 – L20

Full Time Teaching Hours

Required for September 2021

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring Headteacher who will continue to lead and inspire the next phase of our school’s development.

Leigh St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is committed to the provision and celebration of excellent education in a Christian context. We are proud of our links with the Church and how the core Christian values of faith, hope, love, respect and compassion are at the centre of everything we do. Governors are looking for an outstanding leader who is able to use the established strengths of our popular school as a springboard to move us to the next level of our journey of continuous development. We are seeking an individual with proven experience in leadership who will take our school family forward.

We are looking for someone who can ensure that learning remains enjoyable and enriching for all and is fully underpinned by their Christian faith.

The successful candidate will have:
Headteacher, Deputy or Assistant Headteacher experience
High expectations and standards
The ability to nurture, inspire and motivate others
Proven successful leadership and management experience
The ability to maintain and develop partnerships between children, staff, parents, Governors, Church, other local schools and the wider community
Excellent communication and digital skills
The enthusiasm and empathy required to be an agile-thinking outstanding leader
They will also actively support the values and ethos of our Church school.

In return we offer you:
The opportunity to make a difference and take the school forward to be outstanding
A dynamic Christian ethos which is integral to the life of the school
Dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff
Happy, responsive children who are motivated to learn
Continuing professional development
The support of a fully committed Governing Board
An established partnership with the parents, Church and wider community

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the Clerk to the Selection Panel michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk to make arrangements.

Application packs are returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or Mrs Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, Wigan Council, 2nd Floor, Wigan Life Centre South, Wigan WN1 1NJ.

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 Practices
Childcare Disqualification Requirements

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 673889 or email admin@leighstmarys.co.uk Website www.leighstmarys.co.uk

Interview date: Thursday 20 and Friday 21 May 2021

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures

The employer is committed to safeguarding
Location
Leigh St Mary's CE Primary
Vacancy Description
 
Leigh St Mary’s Church of England Primary School
Walmesley Road
Leigh
WN7 1YE

Salary: L14 – L20

Full Time Teaching Hours

Required for September 2021

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring Headteacher who will continue to lead and inspire the next phase of our school’s development.

Leigh St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is committed to the provision and celebration of excellent education in a Christian context. We are proud of our links with the Church and how the core Christian values of faith, hope, love, respect and compassion are at the centre of everything we do. Governors are looking for an outstanding leader who is able to use the established strengths of our popular school as a springboard to move us to the next level of our journey of continuous development. We are seeking an individual with proven experience in leadership who will take our school family forward.

We are looking for someone who can ensure that learning remains enjoyable and enriching for all and is fully underpinned by their Christian faith.

The successful candidate will have:
Headteacher, Deputy or Assistant Headteacher experience
High expectations and standards
The ability to nurture, inspire and motivate others
Proven successful leadership and management experience
The ability to maintain and develop partnerships between children, staff, parents, Governors, Church, other local schools and the wider community
Excellent communication and digital skills
The enthusiasm and empathy required to be an agile-thinking outstanding leader
They will also actively support the values and ethos of our Church school.

In return we offer you:
The opportunity to make a difference and take the school forward to be outstanding
A dynamic Christian ethos which is integral to the life of the school
Dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff
Happy, responsive children who are motivated to learn
Continuing professional development
The support of a fully committed Governing Board
An established partnership with the parents, Church and wider community

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the Clerk to the Selection Panel michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk to make arrangements.

Application packs are returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or Mrs Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, Wigan Council, 2nd Floor, Wigan Life Centre South, Wigan WN1 1NJ.

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 Practices
Childcare Disqualification Requirements

If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 673889 or email admin@leighstmarys.co.uk Website www.leighstmarys.co.uk

Interview date: Thursday 20 and Friday 21 May 2021

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures

The employer is committed to safeguarding