Job Description

Pownall Green Primary School

Bramhall Lane South

Bramhall

Stockport

SK7 2EB

Tel: 0161 439 1105

https://pownallgreen.co.uk/

Headteacher

Pay Range L18 to L24

Required for September 2026

As our headteacher is taking early retirement at the end of this academic year, the pupils and governors of Pownall Green Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated person to lead our school community. We are looking for someone to share our vision in continuing to build upon the achievements of this happy and successful school. With the support of an excellent dedicated staff team and hardworking motivated pupils, this represents a wonderful opportunity for an inspirational leader to take our school forward.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:

is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children through education and wider opportunities


values all pupils as individuals and can create an environment where every child has a sense of belonging

can nurture, inspire, challenge and motivate pupils and staff alike

is an excellent communicator who is able to work in partnership with parents, our school community and beyond

has high expectations


will lead the school strategically to maintain and strengthen our current educational offer

In return we can offer you:

a warm and welcoming school community with supportive parents

motivated pupils who demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour


dedicated, talented and hardworking staff who are fully committed to further developing the life of the school

an effective and active governing body

A tour of the school can be arranged by emailing

Recruitment@pownallgreen.co.uk

Closing date: Sunday 16th November 2025 at midnight

Shortlisting: Week Beginning 17th November 2025

Interviews: Thursday 27th November and Friday 28th November 2025

Applications must be completed on the application form provided, as a word document only, and submitted electronically to

Recruitment@pownallgreen.co.uk

Pownall Green 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. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a Disqualification Declaration. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks which will include references from previous employers, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and appropriate DBS and prohibition checks.


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