Leadership Pay Scale SCP L15-L21 per annum Full Time Permanent
Required from 1st September 2025
The children, governors and staff at St Hilda’s CE VA Primary School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational, spiritual, creative and caring Headteacher who possesses the vision and skills to lead a successful, multicultural and welcoming school set in the midst of an urban setting on the edge of Heaton Park.
Though the school is firmly embedded in the Church of England and its teaching, we welcome children from a number of backgrounds, faiths and none, who enjoy the experience of a faith school.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
- Is passionate about learning teaching and able to instil and nurture this in all children and staff
- Is an excellent leader who creates an environment in which all children strive to achieve their best and flourish emotionally, spiritually, academically and socially
- Will use their innovative and enthusiastic leadership qualities to support the strong teamwork of the school and ensure our dedicated staff continue to thrive, grow and develop
- Has the vision, energy and enthusiasm to grow the school in the community
- Is approachable and able to build strong working relationships.
- Is an outstanding teacher
- Will work in close partnership with schools in our Local Authority Cluster, the Beacon Alliance
- Is fully committed to promoting and embracing the Christian ethos of the school (SIAMS rated Excellent in 2023)
We offer:
- The opportunity to lead a Good school (Ofsted report 2023) with a great team of dedicated and professional staff
- A school that is focussed on its children, that has a family-feel with enthusiastic, happy and confident children.
- A creative, nurturing environment that supports and enhances our Christian and inclusive ethos
- A firm commitment to your professional development and wellbeing
- A welcoming, experienced, supportive and hardworking Governing Body
Additional Information
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact Mrs C Oliver, School Business Manager, to arrange this on 0161 798 6227 email c.oliver@bury.gov.uk. You may also wish to look at our website, http://www.hildas-ce.co.uk, to help you with your application.
School visit dates:
Tuesday 29th April @ 2.30pm
Wednesday 30th April @ 2.30pm
Friday 2nd May @ 9.30am
Tuesday 6th May @ 9.30am
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th May 2025 12:00pm
Interview dates: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd May 2025
For further information please view the school website: www.hildas-ce.co.uk
Application forms and further details are downloadable from the school's website and should be returned to the Mr M James, Chair of Governors, St Hilda’s CE (VA) Primary School, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich, M25 1HA (email: c.oliver@bury.gov.uk) by 12 noon on
The Governing Body and the Diocese of Manchester, are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.