St Paul s Peel C.E. Primary School Stocksfield Drive Little Hulton Salford M38 9RB Job Role: Headteacher Permanent Contract Salary Band: L15-L21 Commencement date: This post is to commence in April 2025 Teamwork Towards Targets In Faith, Hope and Love With the retirement of our successful and well respected Headteacher, St Paul s Peel C.E. Primary School in Salford is embarking on an exciting chapter. St Paul s Peel C.E. is more than just a school; it is a hub of learning, collaboration, and aspiration. We have cultivated an environment where every child's potential is nurtured, every family's aspirations are supported, and every staff member's dedication is celebrated. As we continue to uphold our tradition of fostering innovation and inclusivity, we are now seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to guide us into the future. At St Paul s Peel C.E. our ethos is built upon teamwork towards targets in faith, hope and love. Our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and committed Governors work together, ensuring that each student is empowered to achieve their utmost potential. As we embark on this journey to find our next Headteacher, we invite candidates who share our passion for education and our unwavering commitment to the success and well-being of every child. We would like someone who will: be an ambitious Headteacher who will enthusiastically promote and uphold our school vision, who understands and embraces our school ethos and philosophy and will engage and encourage the appetite for learning within the school and its community. be a proactive and inspirational leader who can share and clearly communicate their ambitions for the long-term future and development of the school, bringing new perspectives and initiatives and build upon our strengths. be a positive role model, with the ability to motivate children and staff alike, inspiring all to reach their full potential. further a culture of collaboration and personal development with high regard for staff support, wellbeing and resilience. be an innovative Headteacher who recognises the added value and benefit of opportunities outside the classroom, developing life skills and an understanding of the modern world, whilst fostering the best possible outcomes for each and every child through creative teaching and learning. continue to develop and sustain a creative, forward-thinking and inclusive learning culture for all across our school have a strong business and financial understanding and work collaboratively with our Business Manager and Governors. Our Children would like someone who : Is kind, takes care of our school and is strong but fair Who shows gratitude and makes us happy Helps us achieve our potential through targets in faith, hope and love We can offer: friendly, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning a highly dedicated staff team with a passion for continuous improvement effective and committed governors support from parents and carers and the local community an ongoing commitment to continued professional development and wellbeing support for all staff Visits to our school are positively encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit on either the 13th or 14th November 2024 this can be done by contacting the School Business Manager, Mrs Wordsworth tel: 0161 790 2327 or email: rachael.wordsworthsalford.gov.uk The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Closing date for applications: 28th November 2024 Shortlisting date: 9th December 2024 Interview dates: 8th and 9th January 2025 Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here Continuous Service commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you here. Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please click here .