The role

The governors, staff and children of St Elphin’s CE School are seeking to appoint an inspirational Headteacher to continue our vision of providing exceptional standards of primary education in our caring Christian environment.

Working with staff and governors the new school leader will be passionate and highly motivated to deliver our robust strategy of continuous improvement in teaching, learning and wellbeing in our ambitious and inclusive church school.

What we offer:

• An extremely popular single form entry school at the heart of Warrington Town centre.
• Enthusiastic, confident children who are proud of their school and love to learn.
• A hardworking and dedicated staff team committed to enabling all children to achieve.
• Excellent relationships with parents, our church, Diocese and the wider community.
• A progressive and vibrant working environment for teaching and learning.
• A rich and stimulating curriculum, enhanced with a range of extra-curricular activities, breakfast club and after school clubs including music and sport.
• A proactive and encouraging governor team fully committed to providing the best opportunities, development and learning environment for our children and whole staff team.

We are looking for a headteacher who has:

• A passionate commitment to develop children’s learning, setting high expectations for everyone to reach their true potential with an engaging curriculum.
• A desire to enhance the existing strengths of the school, bringing inspirational drive and enthusiasm for continuous improvement and to further develop its Christian ethos and values.
• A clear vision focusing on high standards, allowing everyone to flourish through a wide variety of teaching and learning experiences.
• Significant experience as a senior leader in a primary school setting, with a proven track record of effective and supportive leadership and management.
• The ability to lead, challenge, motivate and inspire, fostering collaborative working across other schools and extra-curricular links.
• Excellent communication, management and interpersonal skills; highly energetic and willingness to promote a strong team spirit.
• An open approach to the many school stakeholders including governors, parents/carers, church and community.
• Can demonstrate effective evaluation and reporting to drive high standards of attainment across the school.
• A track record in excellent safeguarding provision, welfare and wellbeing of children and staff.

How to apply

Visits to the school are very much welcomed. Please contact the school’s Business Manager, Charlotte Pritchard on 01925 635143 or via email to arrange a visit to the school.

The full application pack, including the required Diocesan application form, is available from the school website.

If you are interested in this role, please make an appointment to either speak to the local authority adviser by phone or to visit the school (we recognise some people would rather keep interest private). Please contact Lisa Adams on 01925 442987 or by email for a conversation with the adviser.

All applications should be returned to the  school by email, by the closing date of Monday 09 September 2024 at 09:00.

Safeguarding

St Elphin’s CE Primary School is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check, provide suitable references, provide evidence of qualifications and be subject to identity checks.

Key dates

Closing date: Monday 09 September 2024 at 09:00
Short listing: Monday 09 September 2024 at 12 noon
Start date: Wednesday 01 January 2025
School visit dates:  Tuesday 03 September at 10:00