Headteacher

Posting date:	12 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	11 April 2026
Location:	Wigan, WN2 4AE
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75792758

Summary

Bickershaw CE Primary

Bickershaw Lane

Bickershaw

Wigan

WN2 4AE

Leadership Pay Spine L12 -L18

Full Time

Required for September 2026

Hebrews 13:8 ‘Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever’

Bickershaw CofE Primary School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant and inclusive school community. This opportunity arises as our much loved and highly respected Headteacher retires after many years of dedicated service.

The successful candidate will lead our school through its next exciting chapter, building on the strengths highlighted in our recent successful SIAMS and Ofsted inspections, and enabling every member of our school community to thrive and succeed.

Children are at the heart of everything we do at Bickershaw, and we pride ourselves on having a warm and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and secure, and where a genuine love of learning grows. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child and recognizing individual strengths. Its carefully designed curriculum promotes academic achievement while offering rich, creative and varied learning experiences. Personal development is a key focus and runs as a continuous thread throughout the curriculum, from Early Years through to Year 6, supporting children to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.

Our Christian vision is firmly rooted in the Trinity God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the constant at the centre of our lives. Inspired by the life of Christ, as a guide, friend and comforter, we share the Gospel, aiming to meet the challenges of a constantly changing world.

Bickershaw CofE Primary School has a strong sense of community where everyone is respected, included and valued. We aim to ensure that all pupils succeed, regardless of their backgrounds, diverse needs and starting points, enabling them to achieve their academic and spiritual potential. Our environment fosters positive relationships where individuals feel nurtured and supported.

Our Christian Values, firmly rooted in the bible, encourage all to be self-motivated, caring, resilient and responsible citizens, celebrating differences and ensuring that all flourish. All in our school community are encouraged to support each other and those in local, national and global communities.

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.
• Lead curriculum development and inspire continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Embody the values and vision of Bickershaw 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.

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.

If you wish to visit us at Bickershaw and tour the school with a member of the Governing Board, please contact the school office on 01942 866317.

If you feel this may be the career opportunity you are looking for, application packs are available from and returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or to Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.

Bickershaw CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation, and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

As part of the shortlisting process, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Bickershaw CofE Primary School is within the Diocese of Liverpool.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 14th April 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 20th April 2026

Interview days: Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description
↗ Person Specification
↗ Letter from Ethos Group
↗ Letter from Chair of Governors
↗ Teaching Staff Application Form DBS
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements
↗ DBS Policy Statement Schools
↗ Guidance for Safer Work Practices

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