Headteacher Heaton Park Primary and Nursery School

Collaborative, Innovative, Inclusive

Enjoy, Aim High, Achieve

Headteacher Heaton Park Primary and Nursery School

L18-L24

Full time

Required for September 2025

Permanent

About the Role

The Collective Community Trust is a newly formed Trust responsible for six (soon to be seven) primary schools. As a Trust we are committed to providing high quality support services to support all of our schools within the Trust.

An exciting opportunity for an inspirational Headteacher post has arisen at Heaton Park Community Primary School.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational, motivated and dedicated individual to join our caring, committed team of professionals.

Heaton Park is a vibrant, popular, inclusive and diverse school which is proud of its wonderful children, positive relationships with parents and outdoor learning facilities.

The school was judged Good by Ofsted in November 2022.

You will:

• be a strong, experienced leader;
• understand children and know how to encourage a love of learning;
• have an uncompromising commitment to high expectations for all pupils, so that they can all achieve their full potential;
• understand the challenges and joys of leading an urban, inclusive, multicultural school;
• have excellent communication skills and can lead the whole school community with commitment and enthusiasm;
• have a sound vision for continuous improvement which can build on Heaton Park’s strengths and take Heaton Park into the next stage of its development;
• have excellent and extensive teaching experience in the primary sector;
• have experience of building respectful working relationships with all staff, with care for their wellbeing;
• have proven organisational skills and know how to manage a budget, including making difficult decisions to balance it.

We will offer:

• a creative school with a strong community spirit which celebrates its multicultural make up;
• a supportive governing committee; loyal parents and children with a deep affection for the school;
• a supportive and caring environment;
• opportunities for professional development;
• a friendly and positive staff who are committed to the vision and values of the school and the Trust;
• a forward-thinking Trust who values strong collaboration and has a clear sense of strategic direction;
• a Trust that is inclusive and innovative and continuously seeking opportunities to further improve and develop;

Employees of The Collective Community Trust have a responsibility for, and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

For further information please see:

-      Recruitment Pack

The recruitment pack can be obtained from: office@thecct.uk

Please return to: CEO k.l.macadam@bury.gov.uk

Timeline Reminders:

Visits to school:   9^th January 2pm

                                9^th January 4 pm

                                10^th January 10 am

(Email K.l.macadam@bury.gov.uk to arrange a visit)

Closing Date:        27^th January 2025 at 12 noon

Shortlisting:          29^th January 2025

Interviews:           5^th and 6^th February 2025