Headteacher

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring Headteacher who will continue to lead and inspire the next phase of our school’s development.

Leigh St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is committed to the provision and celebration of excellent education in a Christian context. We are proud of our links with the Church and how the core Christian values of faith, hope, love, respect and compassion are at the centre of everything we do. Governors are looking for an outstanding leader who is able to use the established strengths of our popular school as a springboard to move us to the next level of our journey of continuous development. We are seeking an individual with proven experience in leadership who will take our school family forward.

We are looking for someone who can ensure that learning remains enjoyable and enriching for all and is fully underpinned by their Christian faith.

 The successful candidate will have:

•  Headteacher, Deputy or Assistant Headteacher experience.
• High expectations and standards.
• The ability to nurture, inspire and motivate others.
• Proven successful leadership and management experience.
• The ability to maintain and develop partnerships between children, staff, parents, Governors, Church, other local schools and the wider community.
• Excellent communication and digital skills.
• The enthusiasm and empathy required to be an agile-thinking outstanding leader.

 They will also actively support the values and ethos of our Church school.

 In return we offer you:

•  The opportunity to make a difference and take the school forward to be outstanding.
• A dynamic Christian ethos which is integral to the life of the school.
• Dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff.
• Happy, responsive children who are motivated to learn.
• Continuing professional development.
• The support of a fully committed Governing Board.
• An established partnership with the parents, Church and wider community.

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the Clerk to the Selection Panel by email: michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk 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: Mrs Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, Wigan Council, 2nd Floor, Wigan Life Centre South, Wigan WN1 1NJ.

Closing date: Midday on Tuesday, 4th May 2021.

Shortlisting: Tuesday, 11th May 2021.

Interviews: Thursday, 20th & Friday, 21st May 2021.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend interviews by Friday 14th May. If you have not heard from us by this time, your application has not been successful.

Leigh St Mary’s Church of England 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.

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.