Mottram CE Primary School - Headteacher

Mottram CE Primary School – Appointment of Headteacher

Leadership Pay Spine – L11 to L17
Salary £63,815 – £74,926
Term – Full Time
Permanent
Required from – 01/09/2025
Closing Date – Monday 12th May 2025

At the heart of our small school is a family. We encourage children to show compassion for others and to embrace our theologically rooted Christian vision and the love of Jesus.

The Governors of Mottram Church of England Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and dedicated person to lead and continue to develop our happy school and successful school.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Ensure the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all.
• Value all children as individuals and ensures that all children are confident and able to achieve their full potential
• Work within the school and Church communities to translate the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which will promote and sustain school improvement.
• Demonstrate the vision and Christian values in everyday work and practice.
• Motivates and work with others to create a shared culture and positive climate.
• Encourage creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve excellence.
• Ensure that strategic planning takes account of the diversity, values and experience of the school and community at large.

In return we can offer you:

• A vibrant and encouraging environment for learning, underpinned by a strong theologically rooted Christian vision
• Strong support from an effective and dedicated Governing Body
• Happy, confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Dedicated, supportive and hard-working staff who are fully committed to further raising standards in the classroom
• Supportive parents, carers, parish and community

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS clearance, references and statutory checks.

The closing date for this post is Monday 12th May 2025.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 15th May 2025.Interviews Wednesday 21st May 2025 and Thursday 22nd May 2025.Completed applications should be emailed to the Chair of Governors, Kate Sanderson, kate.sanderson@mottram.tameside.sch.uk.