Headteacher

Due to the retirement of our longstanding and highly regarded Headteacher, the governors, children and staff seek to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, inspirational and caring Headteacher who will build upon our current strengths and high standards to further develop our outstanding school. We are looking for someone who can ensure that learning remains enjoyable and enriching for all.

The successful candidate must passionately support our school’s mission statement. We are proud to treat everyone as individuals whilst valuing and celebrating their achievements as part of the wider school community. If you believe you are that person then we welcome your application.

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 happy, secure and attractive environment
• Dedicated, friendly and skilled staff
• A curriculum which motivates and challenges our children to develop lively and enquiring minds
• 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 Wednesday 31st January or Monday 5th February at 11am. Please telephone the school office to make an appointment.

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

If you have any queries, please call: 01942 486090.

Closing date: Midday on 7th February 2018.
Short listing: 12th February 2018.
Interviews: 27th and 28th February 2018.

Winstanley 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 they are disqualified under these regulations.