Headteacher

Headteacher St Michael’s Church of England Primary School, Middleton

Required from September 2026

L14 - L20 (£71,330 - £82,654)

St Michael’s Church of England Primary School, Middleton is seeking an exceptional and inspirational Headteacher to lead our thriving primary school into its next chapter of success.

With 205 children on roll, St Michael’s Church of England Primary School is a well-mannered, happy, and ambitious community. We are proud to have been judged Good by Ofsted (October 2024), reflecting our consistently high standards, strong leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care. We are now looking for a Headteacher who will protect, strengthen and build upon this success.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced leader who:

• Consistently delivers and sustains exceptional pupil outcomes in a primary school setting
• Can provide strategic, inspirational leadership
• Is deeply committed to high expectations, inclusion and pupil achievement
• Has the ability to lead, motivate and develop a stable staff team
• Will work effectively with governors, families and the wider community to uphold the school’s strong reputation

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Have a clear, inspiring vision for high quality education
• Lead with integrity, compassion, and confidence
• Show commitment to inclusion and ambitious outcomes for all pupils
• Inspire pupils to be confident, curious, and resilient learners
• Demonstrate a strong and proven commitment to nurturing pupils’ wellbeing alongside securing high academic success
• Encourages collaboration, professional growth, and a positive staff culture
• Build strong relationships with children, staff, parents, governors, and the wider community

We Offer:

• Enthusiastic, respectful pupils who are eager to learn and who are proud of their school
• A committed, talented staff team united by a shared ethos
• A culture that values professional development and staff wellbeing
• The freedom and trust to shape the school’s next phase of strategic growth
• Strong support from a knowledgeable and engaged governing body

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an outstanding leader to take on the headship of a school with a proven record of excellence who can lead the school into the next stage of its development.

If you are a strategic, values-driven leader with the experience and vision to lead our school we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are pleased to invite prospective candidates to attend a tour of the school led by the Headteacher by arrangement. This will be a valuable opportunity to see the school in action and to ask any questions you may have. To register for the visit, please email kmartin@stmichaelscemidd.rochdale.sch.uk

To apply for this position, please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to head.recruitment@rochdale.gov.uk by 11:59pm on Thursday 5^th March 2026.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th March 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.