Head of School NEW Guardian Angels' RC Primary Bury £65,286 - £72,162 Expires on 07/05/2025

Bury Council; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council seeks a Head of School for the Federation of Guardian Angels’ and Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS to enhance school improvement. Ideal candidates are strong Catholic leaders committed to fostering excellence, inclusivity, and high achievement among children. A supportive environment and clear professional development opportunities are offered, emphasizing safeguarding and community integrity.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive Governing Board

Eager to learn children

Dedicated staff

Positive school reputation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in teaching and school improvement.
• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Dynamic and inspirational leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead on school improvement collaboratively with Executive Headteacher.
• Develop a respectful and inclusive ethos within the school.
• Foster a learning culture that empowers staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Inclusion

SEND experience

Job description

HEAD OF SCHOOL
Required for September 2025
Salary L12 L16

The Governing Board are seeking to appoint a Head of School to work within the Federation of Guardian Angels’ and Our Lady of Lourdes RCPS to continue our journey to excellence. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the established Federation.
We are looking for strong, dynamic and inspirational Catholic leaders who:
will work collaboratively with the Executive Headteacher to lead on school improvement
is a lead practitioner in teaching with a proven track record
put children at the very heart of everything they do
works with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community
has a clear strategic direction
will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be
will develop and sustain a learning culture for all across our school
will foster children’s enjoyment of learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
will develop the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school
have experience and knowledge of working with children with SEND

We can offer:
amazing children who are eager to learn
a committed and supportive Federation Governing Board
hard-working and dedicated staff
schools with an excellent reputation and a strong Catholic culture
a clear commitment to continuing professional development

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

An application pack is available from the Schools Business Manager, Mrs Julie Ensor: [e-mail]
Visits to our schools are strongly encouraged. Please contact Mrs Ensor via email or on 07813 720 485 to arrange the visits.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Wednesday 7 May 2025 Shortlisting: Monday 12 May 2025

Lesson observations: From Monday 19 May
Interviews: Friday 23 May 2025

Leigh Lane, Bury, BL8 2RH, United Kingdom