Headteacher

Due to the retirement of our present, highly regarded Headteacher, the governors, children and staff seek to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring and inspirational Headteacher who will make sure that Garrett Hall continues to be an “outstanding” school where learning remains an enjoyable and enriching experience for all. 

Our next Headteacher will have:

• Headteacher, or Deputy Headteacher experience 
• Proven successful leadership and management experience with a clear, shared vision
• An enthusiasm and passion for learning
• High expectations and a proven ability to raise standards
• A willingness to further develop our broad and balanced curriculum
• The ability to inspire and motivate others
• Will promote inclusion and diversity
• The ability to maintain and develop partnerships between children, staff, parents, governors, other local schools and the wider community
• Excellent communication skills, open and honest
• The enthusiasm and empathy required to be an outstanding leader
• Will continue to ensure effective safeguarding is in place.

In return we offer you:

• A strong ethos and vision
• Dedicated, friendly and skilled staff 
• Happy, responsive children who are motivated to learn and achieve
• An established partnership with the parents, locality and wider community
• Opportunity to make a difference and to continue to take our school forward
• An effective, enthusiastic and supportive Governing Board.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school on either Thursday 7th September 2017 at 4.00pm or Monday 11th September 2017 at 1.30pm. Please telephone the school office to make arrangements.

To apply, please complete the application form and send it to Judith Bond by email:  J.Bond@wigan.gov.uk or post: Mrs Judith Bond, Clerk to Governors, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, Millgate, Wigan WN1 1AZ.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 14th September 2017.

Short listing: Monday, 18th September 2017.

Interview dates: Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th September 2017.

Garrett Hall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post. 

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 there are disqualified under these regulations.