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About The Role
Do you have love, joy, energy, kindness and patience and are you a practicing Catholic with the drive and enthusiasm to lead our school? Due to the retirement of our current and well respected Headteacher, the children, staff and governors are seeking a new Headteacher, who is committed to building an exceptional and caring learning environment where all members of the school community can thrive.
Manchester
Full Time
£70,293 - £81,441
Permanent
Expires 16/09/2025
About The Role
Do you have love, joy, energy, kindness and patience and are you a practicing Catholic with the drive and enthusiasm to lead our school? Due to the retirement of our current and well respected Headteacher, the children, staff and governors are seeking a new Headteacher, who is committed to building an exceptional and caring learning environment where all members of the school community can thrive.
St Brigids is a warm, friendly and diverse inner-city school located near the Etihad Stadium.
We are a truly passionate team seeking to recruit someone inspirational to help us continue to grow and live out our mission so our children can be the best that they can be. As a Catholic school, Christ is at the centre of all we do.
At St Brigids our values permeate all areas of school life and are reflected by the schools simple motto:
DREAM IT. BELIEVE IT. ACHIEVE IT.
Our school mission statement celebrates our schools vision and values.
Happy, kind people
Flourishing, resilient learners
Playful, courageous explorers
A faithful, thriving community
Filled with the spirit
To be the best we can be
As shining examples of Gods love
In short, our children are truly incredible and our greatest endeavour is to give them the opportunities to thrive and to be the best they can be.
We believe that our school belongs to the community it serves and therefore children can create legacies for each other. The children contributed to the design of the school logo, the wonderful outdoor space, the childrens chapel- created for children by children and the library which the children also helped to design, along with other parts of the school environment.
Our Aspirations and Dreams
What We Want For Our Children
to be happy and grow up believing in themselves
to have dreams and goals
to feel a sense of achievement
to be good, caring, kind and forgiving human beings who think about people and the world we live in
to be resilient and determined; to keep trying
to be respectful, tolerant and considerate citizens, enjoying individual liberty whilst engaging in the democratic systems of our society
to grow up with the desire to make the world better
to be creative and playful
to be courageous explorers who confidently and enthusiastically accept challenges
To be living witnesses of Christ to the world
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:
will support our Catholic ethos
has the vision and dedication to take on the challenge of leading this outstanding school
works with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community
will really care about the children in our school
has a clear strategic direction
will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be
is able to inspire and motivate our children
will foster the fabulous learning culture across our school
will continue to inspire learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
has excellent communication skills
is able to lead a team and be a true team player
understands the challenges of an inner-city school
is solution-focused and resilient
will support the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school
We Offer
beautiful children who are eager to learn
a welcoming, all-inclusive Catholic ethos
a Governing Board which is fully committed to the school and whole community alongside with a caring and sharing approach
a happy, positive and supportive team to work alongside
a great environment both indoors and outdoors
a creative and developed curriculum
strong teaching and learning pedagogy
a team who celebrates the uniqueness of everyone
a hands-on SLT
the opportunity to utilise your strengths and passions
new experiences and continued professional development
support from both the Diocese and Local Authority as well as a supportive community
Application Information
St Brigids is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and participate in a safer recruitment process.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, they will take place on the morning of 18th July & 11th September 2025. This can be arranged by contacting Mrs Grimshaw in the school office; Tel: 0161 223 5538
Closing Date: 16th September at midday
Shortlisting: 18th September
Interviews: 25th & 26th September
Applications Forms Should Be Returned To
Our Values
At St Brigids RC Primary School, we strive to ensure that our learning is enjoyable and we try to make it as much fun and as meaningful and relevant as possible. We offer children an excellent education in a safe, calm, creative, inclusive and nurturing environment.
Every child is valued as an individual- unique and made in Gods image; we aim to grow well rounded, respectful and confident children who will develop skills for life-long learning.
We nurture our children on their journey and encourage them to be creative, unique, open-minded and independent people, respectful of themselves and of others in our school, our local parish and community and the wider world.
We are deeply committed to developing childrens faith and we take our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain and in the global context very seriously. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed, explored and lived out through the ethos and work of our school.
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