Nurture the Potential to Succeed

Are you looking for the next step in your career, a new challenge and opportunity to widen the positive impact you have through the strategic leadership and management of our Early Years Department?

The Governing Body of Newton-le-Willows Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic, inspirational and committed Middle Leader, to become part of an ambitious Middle Leadership Team to build on our school successes and drive us forward.

You will need to be an outstanding class teacher with aspiration and/or experience of being a strategic leader who:
- Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to share this expertise with colleagues
- Has a clear strategic vision with a successful record of inspirational subject and/or cohort leadership
- Is committed to supporting and driving our school ethos and values

- Is dynamic and motivational with a proven record of developing teaching and learning
- Is committed to improving outcomes for all groups of pupils, including those who are disadvantaged

- Leads by example and can demonstrate a commitment to raising standards
- Understands how children learn best and never would give up on them

- Will promote effective management of pupil behaviour and safeguard the welfare of children
- Is able to inspire, motivate, challenge and support staff to be part of an outstanding team

- Is a team player
- Is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with children, families and the wider community and make a significant contribution the wider life of the school

Working at Newton Le Willows Primary School

Joining our school means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and be inspired. Here, you’re not just a teacher or staff member — you’re a vital part of a team dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child.

We offer:

- The opportunity to help shape the future of our successful school
- An opportunity to drive key areas of school improvement

- An inclusive, warm and welcoming team of staff who are committed to improving the life chances of children
- A vibrant school community
- Enthusiastic, kind and respectful children
- An experienced and dedicated Governing Body who offer support and challenge to the school

- A commitment to your professional development

If your values and ambitions mirror those of the Governors and the school Leadership Team and you believe you can deliver that vision, then we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

At Newton Le Willows Primary School, we believe that happy, motivated staff create the best learning experience. That’s why we prioritize wellbeing, celebrate achievements, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Come join us — where your passion for education meets a community that truly cares. ️

Newton Le Willows Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For more information regarding this role, please contact lorraine.dale@sthelens.org.uk

An opportunity for a school visit will take place on:

• Thursday 23^rd April at 9.30am
• Tuesday 21^st April at 4.00pm

Please contact school if you wish to attend on 01744 678390

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 27^th April - noon

Shortlisting: Monday 27^th April (PM)

Lesson Observations: Tuesday 5^th May & Wednesday 6^th May

Interviews: Wednesday 20^th May

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.