Headteacher

St Peters CofE Primary School

Job Role: Headteacher

Salary Band: L15-L21

Commencement date: This post is to commence in September 2026

With the move to a larger school of our very successful and well respected Headteacher, St Peters CofE Primary School in Swinton in Salford is looking to welcome a new dynamic lead to help continue our journey.

St Peters CofE School is a hub of learning, collaboration, and aspiration. We have cultivated an environment where every child's potential is nurtured and encouraged to the full, every family's aspirations are supported, and every staff member's contribution is valued.

Our ethos is built upon teamwork towards fulfilling our Christian Vision, Our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and committed Governors work together, ensuring that each child is empowered to believe, achieve and inspire. As we start 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 how be a leader in a Church of England Primary school; who embraces our school ethos and vision, and who will engage and encourage a love for learning and achievement 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.
• 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 achieving 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

We can offer:

• A calm and orderly school where pupils are keen to learn (OFSTED)
• The playground is full of smiling faces (OFSTED)'
• Pupils who enjoy school because staff care for them
• A calm and orderly school where pupils are focused and eager to learn
• A school with high expectations
• Staff who are committed and immensely proud to work at the school
• An effective and supportive governing body who make regular visits to the school and who check on progress
• Supportive parents who engage with the school

To arrange school visits please contact Miss Taylor on 0161 794 2616. All school visits will be scheduled for afternoon visits.

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. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

Closing date for applications: Thursday, 23^rd April 2026

Shortlisting date: 29^th April 2026

Interview dates: 7^th & 8^th May 2026