Headteacher

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: QTS, NPQH desireable

Start Date: 1st September 2026 or sooner if possible

Salary: £75,049

St Wilfrid's C of E Primary School is a highly successful and inclusive school within the Diocese of Manchester.

Due to the promotion of our highly respected, successful and much loved Headteacher, Governors are looking to appoint a Headteacher who is inspirational, enthusiastic and committed to leading our school in the next stage of its development.

Our reputation is strong and the school community supports the vision and Christian ethos of the school.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an aspirational and ambitious school leader, who is dynamic, forward thinking and who can work in partnership with staff, children, senior leaders and governors, to drive the continued and future successes of our school.

Do you have the drive and enthusiasm to lead our school?  Our children, staff and governors are seeking a new Headteacher who is committed to continuing to build an exceptional and caring learning environment where all members of the school community can thrive.

About the Candidate

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who has:

• The desire to remove barriers so that all individuals have the opportunity to flourish personally, academically, professionally and spiritually.
• A passion for our school, including a genuine enthusiasm and love of children, staff and all that happens at our school, helping us to truly demonstrate our Christian ethos.
• The vision and dedication to lead our school, with the skills and ability to implement this vision through collaboration with all key members of the school community including Governors, staff, parents, our parish and children, to deliver the highest level of education, achievement and attainment possible for our pupils.
• A clear understanding of leadership within Christian education.
• The ability to build upon the existing rich curriculum with high expectations of children's attainment, achievement and behaviour, supporting every child to develop and reach their own unique, individual potential.
• A commitment to inclusion; putting the needs of the children first so they are supported in all aspects of their learning journey.
• A strong, proven track record of raising standards across the key stages and who has the leadership qualities to inspire, challenge and encourage staff to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with a positive attitude and an ambition to create a good work life balance for all stakeholders in our community.
• The skills to challenge, empower, and support staff to be the best they can be whilst being committed to their professional development.
• Integrity for the benefit of all within the school community, and a desire to develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school.
• A passion to sustain the learning culture for all across our school, fostering children's enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement.

Applications Open:   12th December 2025

Closing date for applications:   14th January 2026 at noon

Shortlisting will take place:   15th January 2026

Interviews will take place:   19th & 20th January 2025

PLEASE NOTE: For shortlisted candidates an online search will be carried out. This will assist the panel should there be any issues they feel need to be explored in more depth at interview. 

About Us

In return, we can offer:

• A happy, loving, nurturing, secure environment with a strong Christian ethos built on the teachings of Jesus.
• Fantastic children who are confident, enthusiastic and who enjoy learning.
• Strong support from a highly effective and supportive Governing Body who have the children at the heart of every decision they make.
• An inclusive, highly effective, dynamic senior leadership team.
• A dedicated, supportive and hard-working staff who are fully committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.
• Support from parents and carers, the Rector of All Saints Newton Heath (an ex-officio Foundation Governor), the parish and the community.
• A commitment to your wellbeing and professional development.
• A friendly, caring environment with excellent behaviour.
• Support for your professional development.
• Excellent local and borough wide collaborative links.
• Support from both the Diocese and the local authority.

 We are so proud of the following reports which demonstrate how our vision closely reflects the context and needs of the school community and provides positive impacts:
 

• SIAMS November 2024
• Ofsted September 2023

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Julie Hallett, our School Business Manager on

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected] no later than noon on 14th January 2026.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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