Headteacher

Nel Pan Lane

Leigh

WN7 5JS

Telephone: 01942 674312

www.twelveapostlesleigh.co.uk

HEADTEACHER

Required for September 2023

Group 2 Salary Range L15-21

Due to the retirement of our long-serving and highly regarded Headteacher, the Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated person to lead our school community and to continue to develop our school.

We wish to appoint:

• a practising Catholic who demonstrates a strong, lived faith and deep commitment to Catholic Education and the Catholic ethos of the school
• a person who loves and values all children as unique individuals, and ensures that all children are resilient and able to achieve their full potential
• someone who will continue to lead us on our journey as an outstanding school
• an inclusive leader and innovator who encourages, enthuses and motivates the school community through excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• someone who will maintain and develop the partnerships between our school, our parents and carers, our parish, Archdiocese and the wider community
• a leader who is open to new ideas and with a willingness to build on the existing excellence in our school
• a leader who nurtures children as individuals and celebrates progress for all.

Our children would like someone who:

• is friendly and kind, and who show that they care about us 
• will say hello to us and smile at us in the morning 
• wants us to do well and be proud of us when we do 
• plans exciting new events for us to make learning fun 
• makes our school a safe place so that we can all learn 
• has a good sense of humour who knows how to have fun.

In return we can offer:

• a vibrant, caring and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong Catholic ethos
• strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body
• happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• dedicated, supportive and hard-working staff who are fully committed to further raising standards in the classroom
• good opportunities for continuous professional development
• supportive parents and carers, parish and community

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the Clerk to the Selection Panel at michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk to make an appointment.

Application packs are available from and returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or to Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.

Closing date: Wednesday 8th February 2023 at 12 noon

Shortlisting: Monday 13th February 2023

Interviews: Tuesday 28th February and Wednesday 1st March 2023

Twelve Apostles Roman Catholic 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.