Headteacher

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.

We are looking for someone who can ensure that learning remains enjoyable and enriching for all.

To be successful, you will have:

• Headteacher, Deputy or Assistant Headteacher experience
• Proven successful leadership and management experience with a clear, shared vision
• High expectations and a proven ability to raise standards
• The ability to inspire and motivate others
• Will promote inclusion and diversity
• The ability to maintain and develop partnerships between children, staff, parents, governors, other local schools and the wider community
• Excellent communication skills, open and honest
• The enthusiasm and empathy required to be an outstanding leader
• Will continue to ensure effective safeguarding is in place

In return, we offer you:

• A strong ethos and vision
• Dedicated, friendly and skilled staff
• Happy, responsive children who are motivated to learn and achieve
• An established partnership with the parents, locality and wider community
• Opportunity to make a difference and to continue to take our school forward
• An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Board

If you would like to visit the school on the 8th or 15th February 2017, please telephone the school office to make arrangements.

Application packs are available from Mrs Judith Bond by email: J.Bond@wigan.gov.uk

Please send your completed application by email: J.Bond@wigan.gov.uk or post: Mrs Judith Bond, Clerk to Governors, Governor Services, 2nd Floor Civic Centre, Millgate, Wigan WN1 1AZ.

Closing date: 9.00am on 28th February 2017.
Short listing: 9th March 2017.
Interview dates: 15th and 16th March 2017.

Abram Bryn Gates 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 there are disqualified under these regulations.

Abram Bryn Gates Primary School
Lily Lane,
Bamfurlong,
Wigan,
Lancashire
WN2 5JT
T: 01942866392
W: www.bryngates.wigan.sch.uk