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Headteacher

Headteacher

Wharton Primary School · Salford · Salford

Job description

You will:

  • Be a strong, experienced leader with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

  • Understand children and know how to foster a genuine love of learning.

  • Demonstrate an uncompromising commitment tohigh expectationsfor all pupils, enabling every child to fulfil their potential.

  • Understand both the opportunities and challenges of leading an inclusive urban school community.

  • Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead the whole school community with commitment,clarityand enthusiasm.

  • Havea clear visionfor continuous improvement, building on Wharton’s existing strengths and leading the school into the next stage of its development.

  • Bring extensive and successful teaching experience within the primary sector.

  • Have experience of developing respectful, positive working relationships with staff, whist prioritisingwellbeingand professional support.

  • Demonstrate strong organisational andfinancial managementskills, including experience of managing budgets and making decisions.

About this school

Wharton Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
371
Avg teacher salary
£47,659
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.9:1
Academy trust
THE LINK EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Salford, Salford, M38 9XA