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Headteacher Primary
Job Advert - Principal
Salary Scale Range: L16-22
Start Date: 12 April 2027
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Godley Community Primary Academy, Saint John’s Drive, Hyde, SK14 2QB
About us:
Godley Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding Principal who is highly motivated, a team player and passionate about raising academic achievements and nurturing the well-being of all children at our school.
About the role:
We are seeking to recruit a new leader who will:
- Be a highly motivated, energetic and successful leader with an exemplary track record in leading with integrity, creativity and resilience
- Be an enthusiastic, passionate practitioner, with QTS and at least 5 successful years classroom experience
- Continue to drive a compelling and inspiring vision with strategic leadership to progress the school.
- Understand the complexities of Godley Academy and build upon the solid and successful foundations in place, with a continuous vision for improvement in challenging circumstances.
- Make decisions with the best interests of the children at heart
- Have a positive impact and influence on children, colleagues and the wider community, generating a contagious passion for achieving high standards in learning and delivering outstanding teaching for all
- Have a restless curiosity and eagerness to learn and develop new knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the best way forward for the school;
- Develop and empower colleagues to bring out their best, whilst holding them to account for delivering against clearly defined expectations and standards
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have successfully led a whole school development initiative that has had demonstrable impact on pupil progress and achievement
What we can offer:
- Membership of local pension scheme
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Octopus EV Scheme
- Lifestyle savings
- Principal Support
Visits to school are welcomed please contact the school office and ask for Stephanie Darnbrough (Academy Business Manager) on 0161 368 3162 to arrange.
You can apply for this position by visiting The Enquire Learning Trust
Closing date and time: 20th November 2026
Interview Date: Two Day Interview Process - 8th & 9th December 2026
DBS/Safeguarding Statement
The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS