Deputy Executive Headteacher

The Shevington Federation Millbrook & Shevington Vale Primary Schools

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale L9 L13

Full Time

Required for September 2026

The Governing Body of The Shevington Federation is looking to appoint an exceptional and aspirational Deputy Executive Headteacher initially based at Shevington Vale Primary School to play their part in driving and shaping the school and the Federation’s future.

The successful candidate will provide excellent leadership and will continue the success of this popular primary school in Appley Bridge.

As the Deputy Executive Headteacher, you will be:

• An excellent teacher with senior leadership experience who is ready to develop into an outstanding leader.
• Self-reflective.
• A professional role model for all.
• Approachable on both a personal and professional level.
• Innovative and forward thinking.
• A strategic thinker.
• Relentless when raising standards across the whole school.
• Able to inspire, support, motivate and challenge others.
• Passionate about making a difference, values driven and will go the extra mile.
• Open, honest and have a good sense of humour.
• Be prepared to work in a system leadership position developing the careers of others.

In return you can expect:

• A very support forward thinking staff.
• Responsive children.
• An excellent package of high quality CPD.
• A family first culture.
• Supportive Governors.

Our core purpose is to provide the best and widest possible education for the children in our care. The successful candidate must fully embrace this philosophy, and work ethically, openly and empathetically with all who are associated with our schools.

Please complete the form and attach a letter of application no longer than 3 sides of A4 size font size 12 paying attention to the person specification and job description. Applications forms are returnable to the school

If you wish to view the two schools, please let Ms Edwards know. Viewing will be on 22nd April 2026 at 4.00pm.

If you require any further information, please contact the school on Tel: 01257 253559

E-mail: cedwards@shevingtonvale.wigan.sch.uk Website: www.shevingtonvale.wigan.sch.uk or www.millbrook.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: Applications to be with Ms Edwards by 3.30pm Thursday 7th May 2026 Shortlisting: Friday 8th May 2026

Interview Date: Monday 18th/Tuesday 19th May to be confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

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