Headteacher

Job Title: Headteacher
Salary: £71,330-£83,860
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 15th May 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th May 2026
Start Date: September 2026

Lark Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a Disqualification Declaration. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-clearance including a Disclosure and Barring Service.

Lark Hill Primary School is a small school where relationships are central to the work of school and we work hard to ensure that children and parents feel supported, safe and happy.

We are looking for a leader who will:

Inspire and motivate through innovative leadership
Develop children’s learning with passion and commitment
Demonstrate the ability to foster a nurturing and inclusive school culture where children flourish and mental health and wellbeing have a high priority
Have high expectations of all children and staff and have a proven track record of improving outcomes
Embrace opportunities to develop our distinctive provision which serves children with a wide range of abilities
Provide high quality strategic thinking and planning
Understand and work closely with our parents and wider local community to benefit the learning of all of our children
Display strong interpersonal and communication skills
Build positive relationships with all stakeholders
Have the ability to confidently challenge, inspire and lead staff

We can offer:

Happy, confident, articulate, polite, enthusiastic children who love to come to school and are eager to learn
The opportunity to work in a warm, happy and caring school with an experienced and talented staff team
A stimulating learning environment
A well-established creative curriculum
Highly supportive parents and carers
Governors committed to continuous improvement, professional development, inclusivity and equal opportunities
Excellent links with the local community
Strong local partnerships with other schools and a supportive Local Authority

Visits to the school are encouraged and appointments can be arranged by emailing the School Business Manager Catherine Hutchinson via catherine.hutchinson@larkhill-pri.stockport.sch.uk.

Applications must be completed on the application form provided using Microsoft Word only please.
Application forms must be submitted electronically to hrclientrelations@stockport.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting: Friday 15th May 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th May 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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