Headteacher
Manley Park Primary School
Manchester
- Expired
- Salary:
- L18-24 (£59,264 - £68,643)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required September 2019
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2019
Job overview
Positive and ambitious leader required to lead our outstanding multicultural school in Whalley Range, Manchester
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding leader who shares our love of learning, our positivity and our big ambitions for the school, its children, staff and community. We are seeking a leader who will work openly and positively in close collaboration with all our stakeholders to secure our continual development as a school and to facilitate the whole school community to work at its best.
Our new Headteacher will:
- Have vision, drive, resilience and a sense of humour
- Demonstrate our school values of compassion, respect, positivity, responsibility, understanding and patience
- Ensure the school is embedded in our diverse local community
- Recognise and nurture what makes our school unique
- Have a collaborative and open, supportive style
Our children ask that the new Headteacher:
- Celebrates our strengths and differences
- Listens to what we say, invites our challenge and acts on our feedback
- Supports and challenges us all so we can all reach our potential
- Welcomes our ideas and is happy to give new things a go
- Makes everyone feel welcome, safe and valued
We offer you:
- A thriving, outstanding inclusive school with strong core values
- An energetic and highly skilled staff team, dedicated governing body and supportive parents and carers
- A vibrant learning environment, leading on research and development as an established strategic partner with Manchester Teaching School Alliance.
Application packs can be obtained from the school office and via email: h.kellett@manleypark.com. Job-share applications will be considered where a job share partner has been put forward.
Completed applications to be returned to Jenny Adie, Clerk to the Governors via j.adie@manleypark.com by no later than 12 noon on 1 February 2019.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Helen Kellett to arrange on 0161 881 3808. We look forward to meeting you.
Closing date for applications: Noon on 1 February 2019
Shortlisting: 5th February 2019
Interviews: 11th February 2019 and a further possible date TBC
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
About Manley Park Primary School
- Manley Park Primary School
- College Road, Whalley Range, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M16 0AA
- United Kingdom
Our mission at Manley Park is to “share a love of learning”. We are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential through an exciting and innovative curriculum and high quality learning. Our staff deliver an enriched curriculum which includes outdoor learning experiences, a Virtual Learning Environment and the development of emotional competencies. Our staff support the development of a child’s curiosity and knowledge of the local community, the world and the natural environment. We believe every child is entitled to a high quality education and strive for excellence. As a school we are committed to sharing the skills and experience of our staff to not only raise standards within Manley Park but to then teach best practice to other schools both locally and nationally.
Our school population reflects the rich cultural diversity within the local area. We celebrate all cultures and beliefs. We believe that children should develop an understanding of themselves and others and we aim to create an environment where this is nurtured so that children are better equipped to act as responsible citizens in society. Our pupils show a strong appreciation, respect and understanding of their different backgrounds. Our strong partnership with parents facilitates an enjoyable and happy school community where each child can enjoy a fantastic journey through their Primary School years.
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