Head Teacher
| Posting date: | 16 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Wigan, WN3 6SB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75742791 |
Summary
Headteacher
After many years of dedicated service, our inspirational Headteacher has decided to retire. We are seeking a new Headteacher with the vision and skills to strengthen our Christian ethos and nurturing environment, ensuring all children thrive, love learning, and achieve their potential.
Our next Headteacher will:
- Place children at the heart of all decisions, supporting families and listening to pupil voice.
- Have significant leadership experience with a proven record of driving improvement.
- Inspire and motivate staff, fostering excellence and high standards.
- Build strong partnerships with families, the Church, governors, and the wider community.
- Provide a rich, inclusive curriculum and a stimulating learning environment.
In return, we offer:
- Enthusiastic, happy children who enjoy learning.
- A committed and supportive staff team and governing body.
- Engaged parents and strong community links.
- Attractive facilities and grounds.
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities to collaborate within LDST and local networks.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange an appointment, please contact Samantha Lowe on 07882 790635.
How to Apply
The application process for this role is a 2-stage process:
- Application form (with a personal statement of no more than 1000 words)
- Interview (including tasks and a presentation)
To be considered for this role you must complete the LDST application form. We are unable to accept CV applications, or applications from agencies.
Once the closing date has been reached all applications will be reviewed. The candidates who best demonstrate the skills listed in the person specification in their application will be invited to interview.
To ask any questions, or to submit your completed application form, please email stpw.recruitment@ldst.org.uk
LDST reserves the right not to progress candidates to the next stage of the process, or not to appoint to the role if candidates fail to demonstrate the essential criteria in the person specification.
Applicants from overseas are advised to obtain an overseas criminal check before they apply for a visa as the post is in the education sector.
Closing date: 3rd October 2025 at 9am
Shortlisting: 3rd October 2025
Interview: 10th October 2025
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