Head of School

Salford

Full Time

£65,286 - £72,162 (L12-L16)

Permanent

Expires 20/05/2025

**About the Role**:
**Head of School**
**Start Date**: Monday 1st September 2025

Are you an ambitious, energetic leader ready to make a lasting difference? Christ Church CE Primary School in Salford is looking for a dynamic **Head of School** to lead with passion, purpose, and vision.

We’re a warm, inclusive, and vibrant one-form-entry Church of England primary school, working in partnership with Lewis Street and Lark Hill Primary Schools under the leadership of our Executive Headteacher. Rooted in Christian values and guided by our school principles of **Excellence, Respect, Challenge and Self-Belief**, we are seeking an inspiring individual to continue driving standards and nurturing a culture where every child can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader and outstanding practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll need a proven track record of driving school improvement, developing teams, and building a strong school community where both staff and pupils flourish.

**We are looking for someone who will**:

- Lead by example with outstanding teaching and professional conduct across our school and wider partnership
- Live and breathe our core values, demonstrating honesty, integrity, love, care, compassion, and forgiveness in everything they do
- Be a trusted, reflective, and resilient leader, committed to continuous school improvement
- Foster strong, positive relationships with children, staff, families and Governors
- Create a stimulating and engaging environment that inspires curiosity, creativity and a love of learning
- Champion collaboration, inclusion and professional growth

**In return, we offer**:

- A talented, supportive and committed staff team
- A nurturing school community where every voice is heard and every person is valued
- Confident, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and thrive in a positive, structured environment
- A welcoming atmosphere rooted in strong values and community spirit
- Opportunities for high-quality professional development, including coaching and leadership support

**Key Dates**:

- ** Application Deadline**:Midday
- Tuesday 20th May 2025
- ** Shortlisting**: Tuesday 20th May
- ** Interviews**: Friday 23rd May 2025

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