Headteacher, at Worsley Mesnes Community Primary
Job Description
Job title: Headteacher, at Worsley Mesnes Community Primary
Company: Worsley Mesnes Community Primary
Job description: Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Clifton Street
Worsley Mesnes
Wigan
WN3 5HN
Leadership Pay Spine L15 – L21
Full Time
Required for September 2024
The Governing Body of Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational and forward thinking Headteacher to take this successful school to the next stage of its development.
Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School is a 4 -11 primary school situated in a community with potential. It prides itself on being a happy, nurturing and vibrant school, highly regarded throughout Wigan and the surrounding area.
This is a great opportunity for the right person with a passion for developing each and every child to lead this popular primary school into the future and build on its vision and the Worsley Mesnes Way; we aim to develop considerate and tolerant children with a sense of pride and personal responsibility.
As the most important element of our school, when asked, our children would like you to be:
- Friendly, happy and smiley with a sense of humour
- Firm but fair and treats us all equally
- Environmentally conscious
- Open-minded
- Approachable, warm-hearted and kind to everyone, loyal and respectful
- Caring and trustworthy
- Inspiring
- Encouraging of a growth mindset
We can offer you:
- an excellent opportunity to develop yourself supported by a strong team of dedicated staff, committed Governors and engaged parents and carers
- happy, enthusiastic, motivated and friendly children who are keen to learn and are proud of their school
- an exceptional team of staff who believe that every child is helping each other prepare for the next step in their journey
- a well-rounded/established school in an environment with a supportive community
Are you:
- Committed to developing enquiring and curious minds with a lifetime love of learning with a growth mindset, willingness to tackle any challenge and ownership of their learning?
- Highly ambitious for every child to achieve more than they think possible?
- Able to champion the wellbeing and happiness of every child?
- Eager to inspire, motivate and empower staff to deliver the highest quality education?
For further information, please see our website at Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please arrange appointments by contacting the Clerk to the Selection Panel at
If you feel this may be the career opportunity you are looking for, application packs are available from and returnable to or to Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.
Worsley Mesnes Community Primary 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.
To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:
Expected salary: £66628 per year
Location: Worsley, Greater Manchester
