Gilded Hollins Community Primary School
St. Helen’s Road
Leigh
WN7 3PQ
Leadership Pay Spine L7 - L11
Full Time
Required for September 2025
The Governors, staff, pupils, and parents of Gilded Hollins wish to appoint an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to help lead, inspire, and continue to develop our thriving, popular school. The successful candidate will have a class responsibility, alongside time out of the classroom to carry out their duties as deputy and their position as SENDCo.
We have a rich and engaging curriculum: the children who come here benefit from the wealth of experiences and opportunities we offer. We work closely with parents to ensure that all children achieve as highly as they are able, not only in their academic achievement but also in their wider abilities and talents. Children leave Gilded Hollins as confident, respectful young people who are kind, tolerant, resilient, and happy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our supportive team and help us to make a difference for our children.
We are looking for someone who:
* Is an exemplary classroom practitioner with high expectations of both achievement and behaviour.
* Is friendly and approachable, with a proven track record of high-quality teaching and leadership experience in a primary school.
* Is innovative, creative, and motivational with excellent communication skills.
* Demonstrates an excellent understanding of how to develop a nurturing and inclusive environment.
* Is willing to go the extra mile so that all children thrive and achieve.
We can offer you:
* A good school that plays an important part in the local community.
* A friendly and enthusiastic staff team.
* Children who are happy and enthusiastic with positive attitudes towards learning.
* Committed and supportive governors.
* A strong commitment to professional development and leadership opportunities.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone the school office to arrange an appointment for a visit or contact Julie Ainsworth, Clerk to the Selection Panel at julie.ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk.
Application packs are available from and returnable to julie.ainsworth@wigan.gov.uk or to Julie Ainsworth, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.
References will also be requested prior to interview. Please note that we do not accept CVs. Applications must be made using the Wigan Council application form.
Gilded Hollins Community 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.
If you require any further information, please contact the school on Telephone: 01942 678903 Website: https://www.gildedhollins.wigan.sch.uk/.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 19th March 2025, midnight
Shortlisting: Monday 24th March 2025
Interview days: Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd April 2025
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.
The employer is committed to safeguarding.
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
Teaching Staff Application Form DBS
Job Description
Person Specification
Childcare Disqualification Requirements
DBS Policy Statement Schools
Guidance for Safer Work Practices #J-18808-Ljbffr