Head of School

Head of School - St. Paul’s CE Primary School, Astley Bridge, Bolton

Forward As One Church of England Multi Academy Trust

“One Team. One Mission. One Family.”

Start date: September 2026

Salary: Leadership Scale (L9-L15)

Contract: Full time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity to lead, inspire, and help every child flourish.

St. Paul’s CE Primary School is a warm, inclusive and ambitious Church of England primary school at the heart of its community. As part of the Forward As One CE Multi Academy Trust, we are committed to enabling every child and adult to flourish academically, socially and spiritually.

We are seeking an exceptional Head of School who will embrace our Christian vision, champion our values, and lead our school with integrity, compassion and ambition.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced senior leader – or an aspiring leader ready for the next step – to make a profound difference in a thriving school supported by a strong and collaborative Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an inspirational leader with a passion for primary education
• Is committed to the Christian ethos of a Church of England school
• Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for children
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with children, staff and families
• Leads with integrity, humility and emotional intelligence
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to continuous improvement
• Thrives as part of a collaborative Trust family

We offer:

• A welcoming, caring school community
• Enthusiastic children who love to learn
• A dedicated and talented staff team
• Strong support from Executive Leaders and FA1 Trust
• High-quality professional development and leadership pathways
• A school where your leadership will genuinely make a difference

As part of FA1, you will benefit from:

• A strong network of supportive school leaders.
• High-quality professional development and leadership coaching.
• A culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Trust wide strategies for curriculum, inclusion, teaching, safeguarding and wellbeing.
• A commitment to nurturing leaders at every stage of their career.

How to Apply:

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact: HR@fa1.uk

Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2026 – 9.00am

Shortlisting: Friday 15th May 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 20th May 2026

St. Paul’s CE Primary School and Forward As One CE MAT are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.