Headteacher
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- Group 2, ISR L16 to L22
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 27 March 2019
Job overview
Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors of Hindley Junior and Infant School are seeking to appoint an inspirational, visionary and enthusiastic Headteacher to lead our successful school into its next chapter.
Recently graded Good by Ofsted, the school has the capacity to become Outstanding. Our shared ethos underpins our commitment to nurture the next generation of pupils in our school, regardless of ability or background.
We are seeking to recruit a Headteacher who:
- can lead, inspire and empower and motivate children and staff;
- is a natural communicator able to build on our well-developed partnerships with our children, staff, parents, wider community, and other local schools and professional agencies;
- has proven successful leadership experience across the primary phase at senior management level;
- can cultivate a nurturing environment, promote exciting and creative teaching and learning and encourage high standards of individual achievement;
- will develop our culture where every child develops a love of learning.
In return, we can offer you:
- an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop our successful school;
- enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and achieve to high standards;
- a team of staff dedicated to providing the very best opportunities for our children;
- a supportive, committed and challenging Governing Body;
- a strong working partnership with the Local Authority and school consortia.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged on Monday, 11th March or Monday, 18th March 2019. Please telephone the school office on 01942 255339 to make arrangements.
Application packs are available on the school website. Please return your complete application form to Michelle Foster by email: Michelle.Foster@wigan.gov.uk or by post: Mrs Michelle Foster, Clerk to Governors, Governor Services, Wigan Council, 2nd Floor, Wigan Life Centre South, Wigan WN1 1NJ. Tel: 01942 486090.
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday, 27th March 2019.
Shortlisting: Monday, 1st April 2019.
Interviews: Wednesday, 24th & Thursday, 25th April 2019.
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.
Hindley Junior and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Attached documents
About Hindley Junior and Infant School
- Hindley Junior and Infant School
- Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan
- Lancashire
- WN2 3PN
- United Kingdom
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