Headteacher

Salford Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Salford is seeking a dedicated Headteacher to lead a highly successful primary school rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The ideal candidate will demonstrate integrity, commitment to inclusion, and the ability to set clear strategic direction. Responsibilities include fostering a culture of collaboration, supporting staff development, and building relationships with the community. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in driving continued improvement in educational outcomes.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive staff community

High-performing school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership role within a school.
• Demonstrated success in improving educational outcomes.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the core Christian values of the school.
• Ensure the needs of all learners are met with ambition and compassion.
• Develop a strategic direction for the school.
• Support staff development and well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Financial acumen

Excellent communication

Commitment to inclusion

Education

Qualified Teacher status

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

About the School

St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School is a highly successful, two‑form entry school rated Outstanding under successive Ofsted inspections. We combine academic excellence with a deep commitment to inclusion, well‑being and the whole‑child ethos. Christian Values: 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 community.

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 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.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and personal growth with regard for staff well‑being, 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 Look For

• 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.

Additional Information

Visits and applications: The leadership point will be offered in line with the skills and expertise of the appointed individual, with the 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)

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 while aged 18 or over, please refer to the following for details on how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants