Job Vacancies
Post: Head Teacher - Gorse Hill Primary School
Salary Scale: L18- L24
Start Date: September 2026
The Governing Board of this vibrant and forward-thinking school are seeking to appoint a permanent Headteacher to build on the excellent progress the school has made under the leadership of the current post holder over the last 14 years.
Gorse Hill Primary School is a happy, friendly, and successful school where children learn in a caring environment, and all are valued. Over 30 first languages are spoken by our children and their families, and this diversity is celebrated as a strength of our community.
We have a committed team of extremely talented staff, hugely supportive parents and a strong Governing Board. As part of the Gorse Hill family, we all focussed on making a positive difference to every child, in line with the school vision “Working together to do our best”.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a nurturing leader who can promote resilience and can demonstrate a strong commitment to pupil and staff wellbeing
- Have a clear vision in leading a creative, systemic and inclusive curriculum including a variety of extracurricular activities
- Have a proven ability and desire to develop strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community
- Promote inclusion and remove all barriers to education and extracurricular activities with a positive focus on SEND pupils
- Be a confident communicator who can strengthen links with the local community
- Be energetic and able to demonstrate compassion and kindness with a good sense of humour
We can offer:
- Happy, motivated, and well-behaved children with a strong pupil voice
- A strong ethos where all members of the school community have ownership of the school’s mission “Working together to do our best”
- A motivated, talented, and hardworking staff with a commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for all learners
- Strongly supportive parents and carers
- A committed and involved Governing Body
We would positively encourage potential candidates to visit the school to see our pupils and staff at work. We are able to offer visits on:
Monday 9th March, Wednesday 11th March or Tuesday 17th March 2026.
To arrange a visit please contact Dawn Bradford on 0161 865 1209 or email: dbradford@gorsehillprimary.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 23rd March 2026
Completed applications should be returned to Jane.Bryan@trafford.gov.uk FAO David Acton -Chair of Governors.
Interview dates: Thursday 23rd April 2026 and Friday 24th April 2026
