Leigh St Peter’s CE Primary School
Leigh Street
Leigh
WN7 4TP
Leadership Pay Scale L18 L24a
Full Time
Required for April 2026
The children, staff, parents and Governors are seeking to appoint an inspiring individual who can challenge, lead and guide the whole school to reach its full potential. Our school is at the heart of the local community and the ability to foster and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders including the local Church and Parish is central to the role.
The successful candidate will:
* Lead with Christian vision, promote the strong Christian ethos within school and support the spiritual, moral and emotional wellbeing of the children.
* Challenge and inspire the children and staff to achieve their full potential.
* Guide the development of the curriculum and learning, with a clear focus on ensuring every child receives an outstanding education alongside wider personal development opportunities.
The successful candidate will lead our school through its next exciting chapter, building on the strengths highlighted in our recent successful SIAMS and Ofsted inspections, and enabling every member of our school community to flourish.
This is a fantastic opportunity, for the candidate who demonstrates the above qualities, to take the next step in their career and fulfil their potential, whilst making a positive difference to the outcomes of our children.
An informal visit to our school is encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Carrie Bevan in the School Office on 01942 671442 to make arrangements.
Application packs are available from and returnable to michelle.foster@wigan.gov.uk or to Michelle Foster, Clerk to the Selection Panel, Governor Services, 2nd Floor, Life Centre South, College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NZ.
The post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulation and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Leigh St Peter’s CofE 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. Enhanced checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this post.
Closing date: Thursday 11th December 2025 at 12 midnight
Shortlisting: Monday 15th December 2025
Interviews: Thursday 8th and Friday 9th January 2026
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check
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