Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, M29 7BT |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | c44233d6-dadf-4d4d-bf43-b9c80fbaed98 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will:
• Demonstrate a passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children.
• Have a proven track record of successful senior leadership in a primary school setting.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Be able to champion the wellbeing and happiness of every child and adult within our school community.
• Lead curriculum development and inspire continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Embody the values and vision of St Stephen's CofE Primary School.
• Manage resources effectively to meet the needs of all children, maintaining a well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.
• Further build a culture of continuous professional development providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for growth to all staff members.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Happy and enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A popular school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
• A dedicated and caring staff team committed to academic and personal development.
• A wide and creative curriculum with exciting learning experiences.
• Strong links with our Church, parents and carers.
• Supportive governance and collaboration within local networks.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Support for your wellbeing to ensure your success as a leader.
Further details about the role
Children are at the heart of everything we do at St Stephen's; our children have said they would like their new Headteacher to be:
• Kind and Loving
• Calm and respectful
• Caring and Understanding
• Fun and Joyful – they will play with us on the playground
• Knowledgeable, but will listen to our ideas too
• Inspirational and help us to keep learning
• A good listener and someone who makes us feel safe.
• Warm and welcoming – greeting us in the morning
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The ideal candidate will:
• Demonstrate a passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of all children.
• Have a proven track record of successful senior leadership in a primary school setting.
• Be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with children, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Be able to champion the wellbeing and happiness of every child and adult within our school community.
• Lead curriculum development and inspire continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Embody the values and vision of St Stephen's CofE Primary School.
• Manage resources effectively to meet the needs of all children, maintaining a well-equipped and stimulating learning environment.
• Further build a culture of continuous professional development providing guidance, mentorship and opportunities for growth to all staff members.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Happy and enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A popular school with a welcoming, caring atmosphere and ethos.
• A dedicated and caring staff team committed to academic and personal development.
• A wide and creative curriculum with exciting learning experiences.
• Strong links with our Church, parents and carers.
• Supportive governance and collaboration within local networks.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Support for your wellbeing to ensure your success as a leader.
Further details about the role
Children are at the heart of everything we do at St Stephen's; our children have said they would like their new Headteacher to be:
• Kind and Loving
• Calm and respectful
• Caring and Understanding
• Fun and Joyful – they will play with us on the playground
• Knowledgeable, but will listen to our ideas too
• Inspirational and help us to keep learning
• A good listener and someone who makes us feel safe.
• Warm and welcoming – greeting us in the morning
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.