Headteacher

Saint Andrews Limited; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Boothstown is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to provide strategic direction and uphold its core Christian values. The role demands strong leadership, a commitment to inclusion, and the ability to foster effective relationships with the community. The ideal candidate will have a qualified teacher status and demonstrate financial acumen, alongside robust curriculum and staff development experience. This position also offers a supportive environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Continued professional development

Supportive staff community

Commitment to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or department with a strong focus on inclusion.
• Proven record in curriculum leadership and staff development.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Model and uphold the school's core values.
• Champion inclusion and meet learners' needs.
• Provide strategic direction and standards for school improvement.
• Build strong relationships with the community.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion

Financial acumen

Communication

Innovation in teaching

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

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

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. St Andrew's is a happy, safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, with a strong Christian ethos rooted in the words of Jesus and the values of Love, forgiveness, compassion, respect, peace and commitment.

Responsibilities

• 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 learners—including additional needs and those with SEND—are met with ambition, precision and compassion.
• Be a proactive and inspirational leader who sustains 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.

What we expect from you

• 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.

Benefits

• 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, Applications and Interviews

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 [e-mail].

Interviews will be in person on the 3rd and 4th of February 2026.

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.

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