Headteacher

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	17 Rhagfyr 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Competitive
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	16 Ionawr 2026
Lleoliad:	Salford, M28 1HS
Cwmni:	inploi
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	75773730

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Start date: September 2026

Shortlisting date: 28 January 2026

Interview dates: 3-4 February 2026 (interviews will be in person)

The leadership point will be offered inline with the skills and expertise of the appointed individual, there is potential to appoint above the range with up to a 25% enhancement.

‘I have come that they may have life in all its fullness.’ (John 10:10)

The Governors of St. Andrew’s Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader to fulfil this exciting role in our highly successful, two-form entry school. Rated Outstanding under successive Ofsted inspections and living up to its foundation as a Church school enabling pupils and adults to flourish (SIAMS, judgement 1), we combine academic excellence with a deep commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and the whole-child ethos. A school where standards are consistently high, behaviour is excellent and children thrive academically and personally.

St Andrew’s is a happy, safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued. Our vision (above) is rooted theologically in the words of Jesus. We believe the Christian values of Love, forgiveness, compassion, respect, peace and commitment are central to school life and the personal, spiritual, moral and social welfare of our children, staff and the wider community.

The Governors invite applications from experienced, high-calibre candidates who will spearhead the next chapter of excellence in this very special Church of England primary school.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Model and uphold the core Christian values of the school, demonstrating integrity, resilience and professional excellence at all times.
• Champion inclusion, ensuring the needs of all learnersincluding additional needs and those with SENDare met with ambition, precision and compassion.
• Be a proactive and inspirational leader who will sustain excellence, demonstrating the highest standards in curriculum leadership, staff development, governance, safeguarding, inclusion, and the quality of education across all areas.
• Provide clear strategic direction and standards to make the school remarkable across all Ofsted evaluation areas, while guiding the school confidently into the future and the new Ofsted framework.
• Further a culture of collaboration & personal growth with regard for staff wellbeing, workload management, and professional development.
• Be an innovative Headteacher who recognises the added value of opportunities outside the classroom, developing life skills to foster the best possible outcomes for every child through creative teaching and learning.
• Build strong, transparent relationships with governors, parents and the wider community.
• Have strong business and financial acumen, using data and contextual insight to set and manage budgets, identify barriers to learning and drive continued improvement.

Our children would like you to:

• Be kind, responsible, make good decisions and be a good listener
• Help us achieve our potential through targets in faith hope and love.
• Be enthusiastic, hardworking and look after our school.

We can offer:

• A high-performing school with exceptional dedicated teaching and support staff.
• Friendly, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A vibrant learning culture built on inclusion, personal development, and strong community values.
• Effective and committed Governors to nurture and develop strong professional leadership.
• An ongoing commitment to continued professional development and wellbeing support for all staff.

Visits and Applications

Visiting our school is strongly encouraged. Prospective candidates can visit the school on Wednesday 7 January or Thursday 15 January 2026 from 1:30pm. To arrange a tour, please contact the School Office on 0161 921 1640, or email standrews.ceprimaryschool@st-andrews-worsley.salford.sch.uk.

St Andrew’s 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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

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Supporting Documents

↗ St Andrew's CE Primary (Boothstown) Headteacher - Job Description - Dec 25
↗ St Andrew's CE Primary (Boothstown) - Headteacher - Person Specification - Dec 25
↗ St Andrew's CE Primary (Boothstown) Letter from Pupils - Dec 25
↗ St Andrew's CE Primary (Boothstown) Letter to Candidates - Dec 25

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