Headteacher

The children, parents, staff and governors of Newfold Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a passionate and inspirational Headteacher to lead our outstanding school through the next phase of our school improvement journey.

You will either be a current, serving Headteacher or a Deputy looking for an exciting new challenge. You will have a solid understanding of the requirements of the Ofsted framework and will be excited by the opportunity to further develop the school’s curriculum.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a clear commitment to the development of the whole child

• Will drive forward teaching and learning so all our children can reach their full potential

• Will be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children

• Is a strategic, creative and innovative thinker with outstanding leadership and management skills

• Is a good team player who wants to enthuse and involve the people around them

• Has the ability to adapt to an ever-changing educational landscape

• Has excellent communication skills at all levels

• Is able to work collaboratively with all stakeholders

• Is able to drive forward school improvement

We can offer:

A safe and stimulating environment where success is celebrated and where children feel confident to explore, take risks in their learning and gain from their experiences.

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn and are proud of their school

• An extremely hard working, committed and high-quality team of staff

• An active, strong and supportive Governing Body

• Close links with the local authority and other local schools within the wider network.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange appointments by contacting the Clerk to the Selection Panel at michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk

If you feel this may be thecareer opportunity you are looking for, application packs are available fromand returnable to Michelle Foster by email: michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or by post: Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday, 29th April 2021.

Shortlisting: Thursday, 6th May 2021.

Interviews: Thursday, 27th & Friday, 28th May 2021.

Newfold Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This 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.