Headteacher

At Newton Westpark Primary School we are promoting a culture of achievement by: Working together; Learning together; Sharing together; Caring together.

Due to the retirement of our present, highly regarded headteacher, the governors seek to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring Headteacher who will build upon our current strengths and continue to develop our school through new initiatives. We are looking for someone who can ensure that learning remains enjoyable and enriching for all.

We can offer you:

• A strong ethos and vision.
• Dedicated, friendly and skilled staff.
• Happy, responsive children who are motivated to learn and achieve.
• A full/oversubscribed school with outcomes at Key Stage 2 in line or above national expectations and progress from a significantly low starting point.
• An established partnership with 26 local schools offering a supportive network and peer support.
• The opportunity to make a real difference with the parents, locality and the wider community and to continue to take our school forward.
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Board.
• The opportunity to assist in the development of the school’s associated nursery.
  
  

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school during either week commencing 21st January or 28th January 2019. Please telephone the school office to make arrangements.

Application packs are available on the school website and returnable to Michelle Foster by email: michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or by post to: Mrs Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Wigan Life Centre South, Wigan WN1 1NJ.

Closing date: Midday on Monday, 4th February 2019.
Shortlisting: Wednesday, 6th February 2019.
Interview date: Thursday, 28th & Friday, 1st March 2019.

Newton Westpark 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.